Imagery Specialist

Role Objective The associate is responsible for data quality and support operations of aerial data. The Imagery Ingestion and Processing Specialist is responsible for the assessment, pre-processing, pipeline ushering, post-processing, and modification of both first and third party, 2D and 3D aerial/satellite/drone imageries and derivative products (DSM/DTM, Orthophotos, Mosaics, 3D city models, synthetic obliques, and synthetic nadir). Role & Responsibilities • Processing and analyzing global-scale raster datasets. • Monitor daily production and quality of data sets. • Interpret data to recognize trends and potential problem areas. • Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure data flows through the pipeline to production. • Plan and execute daily operations to ensure project goals are met. • Interface with engineering teams to continually improve and automate overall operations processes and technical knowledge. • Maintain process documentation and recommend improvements via feature requests to engineering teams. • Identify drivers of latency and quality issues and develop solutions to mitigate with stakeholders. • Prioritize data sets as necessary to meet SLA/SLO for critical regions. • Monitor bug queues and address issues with appropriate fixes. Education & Experience / Skills • 1-2 years’ experience in the Geospatial industry. • High school graduate or Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in GIS/Geospatial/Remote Sensing. • Hands-on experience/working knowledge of one or more GIS software like ArcGIS, MapInfo, QGIS, or equivalent and/or expertise in 3D modeling packages like SketchUp, Maya, 3D Max, Blender, Photoshop, AutoCAD, or open-source image editing software like GIMP. • Experience working with scripting languages (shell, Python, Perl, JavaScript). • Experience with SQL, with a focus on dashboarding. • Experience creating and styling thematic maps. • Exposure to photogrammetry technology and software. • Technological savviness for geospatial products and services. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to operate and communicate effectively at all levels of the business. • Comfortable with a rapidly changing environment. • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail. • Able to work independently, motivated, proactive attitude with a passion for learning and creative problem-solving.