UAS Data Processing Technician

Description

• Collaborate with lead pilots to plan UAS flight missions, including terrain analysis, Aerial Control Point layout, and data acquisition strategies.
• Collaborate with survey, GIS, and engineering teams to ensure data accuracy needs and project objective alignment.
• Participate in team development by mentoring junior staff.
• Stay informed about emerging UAS technologies and best practices to continuously adapt current CEC workflows to meet new demands.
• Apply strong planning and organizational skills to manage data processing for multiple concurrent projects.
• Process UAS/remote sensing photogrammetry and LiDAR datasets for topographic and related mapping deliverables.
• Support occasional field operations serving as a Pilot in Command (if licensed) or Visual Observer (if not licensed) for data collection, validation, and QA/QC.

Requirements

• Strong planning and organization skills
• Proficiency in relevant processing software Civil 3D, Pix4D, LP360, UAS Master, TBC, Esri GIS products, or similar platforms
• Utilize and maintain proficiency in geospatial and CAD software including
• Esri GIS products including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• UAV flight experience (manual or autonomous)
• Background in geomatics, civil engineering, geospatial sciences, or related field
• Strong desire to mentor and teach others
• Ability to estimate processing efforts during the proposal phase
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset and ability to adapt to new technologies
• Field surveying experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage varying workloads and prioritize tasks
• 2+ years of experience with UAS or geospatial data processing
• UAS Master
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Proven experience in topographic mapping using photography and LiDAR
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiarity with UAS flight planning best practices and software Mission planner, Q-ground control, UGCS, etc.

Benefits

• Trimble Business Center

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance