Lidar Calibration Analyst

Description

The analyst will calibrate and align lidar sensors, using both mainstream commercial suites (e.g., Bayesmap StripAlign, TerraSolid) and vendor‑specific tools (e.g., Optech LMS, Riegl RiProcess). Responsibilities include processing airborne or mobile trajectories, extracting raw lidar data, performing relative and absolute adjustments, and conducting rigorous QA/QC to meet accuracy standards. Findings must be documented and communicated to project managers and technical staff. The role also requires creating digital mapping products, managing databases, and handling elevation data.

• Calibrate and align lidar sensors using commercial and vendor‑specific software.
• Apply Bayesmap StripAlign, TerraSolid, Optech LMS, or Riegl RiProcess for swath adjustment.
• Interpret error sources in airborne lidar datasets and visualize orientation errors.
• Align terrestrial, mobile, and UAV lidar datasets, including academic environments.
• Process airborne lidar trajectories with tools such as Applanix PosPac MMS or Novatel Inertial Explorer.
• Extract lidar data using vendor suites like Riegl RiProcess, Optech LMS, Teledyne CARIS, or GeoCue True View EVO.
• Perform quality checks on data after acquisition.
• Conduct relative and absolute adjustments (calibration/alignment/registration) on lidar data.
• Execute rigorous QA/QC to meet strict accuracy requirements.
• Document QA/QC findings and communicate results to project managers and technical staff.
• Create digital mapping and remotely sensed products across various software platforms.
• Develop and manage databases for geospatial information.
• Process and manipulate elevation data.
• Resolve technical problems related to lidar data processing.

Requirements

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field and has at least two years of GIS/remote‑sensing experience. Required expertise includes lidar data extraction, swath alignment, elevation model creation, and deep knowledge of ESRI software; familiarity with Terrascan and the PLTS toolkit is a plus. Proficiency in MS Office and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. A valid driver’s license with a clean record and the ability to pass a background check are also required.

Dewberry does not sponsor work authorization for new applicants and is an equal‑opportunity employer, considering all qualified candidates regardless of protected characteristics. All offers of employment are subject to background screening, including verification of employment, education, driving record, and criminal history.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance