Geospatial Engineer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

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Please review the job details below.

We are hiring immediately for a Geospatial Analyst to join our team in Longmont, CO.

Responsibilities:

• Measure tie and control points, run triangulation, process orthos and orthomosaics with both proprietary and COTS software, and review the final products for accuracy and quality.
• Update and analyze digital elevation models using SocetSet.
• Advise on best practices for acquiring and using new elevation datasets for orthorectification.
• Provide feedback to direct the purchase and use of elevation data to improve product accuracy.
• Train operators in new processes.
• Partner with other teams in the company to make the best decisions on our elevation data.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor's degree ina geospatial discipline or a related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum of2 years ofexperience working with imagery, includingviewing, processing, manipulating,analyzing, etc.
• Experience working with elevation models and ground control points
• Knowledge of at least two of the following: various image processing software and open-source tools includingSocetSet, ERDAS Imagine, PCIGeomatica, ENVI, GDAL and QGIS
• Understanding of triangulation, accuracy assessments, and use of supporting ground control points
• Knowledge of raster formats/structure (tiff, JP2, compression types, bit depth)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of triangulation, block adjustment, digital ortho map compilation, stereo compilation, digital elevation data generation, and quality control
• Knowledge of various image processing software and open source tools including SocetSet, ERDAS Imagine, PCI Geomatica, ENVI, GDAL and QGIS
• Complete understanding of digital ortho map compilation and quality control
• Complete understanding of triangulation, point mensuration, block adjustment, digital ortho map compilation, and quality control
• Complete understanding of digital elevation models, their formats, uses and creation
• Ability to perform DEM edits in SocetSet in a way that supports ortho production
• Knowledge of raster formats/structure (tiff, JP2, compression types, bit depth)
• Experience with AWS
• Familiarity with geospatial COTs packages such as ArcGIS, PCI Geomatica, Global Mapper, Socket, ENVI, etc; as well as open source packages such as GDAL and QGIS
• Python or other coding language experience a plus
• Troubleshoot software and hardware problems

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