LiDAR Calibration Analyst

• Review and validate flight trajectories, line overlap, and control accuracy prior to production processing.
• Identify and troubleshoot calibration or alignment issues with guidance from senior staff.
• Follow and contribute to established production workflows to maintain efficiency and data consistency.
• Document calibration parameters, QA results, and accuracy assessments in project tracking systems.
• Combine and align LiDAR swaths into seamless, spatially accurate datasets.
• Communicate calibration status and findings clearly with acquisition, calibration, and processing teams.
• Support workflow automation or scripting (e.g., Python or VB) when applicable.
• Perform relative and absolute LiDAR calibration and boresight adjustments using tools such as TerraMatch, StripAlign, and related software.
• Conduct detailed QA/QC to ensure data meets both absolute and relative accuracy standards.
• Maintain organized data management and file structures across multiple projects.

The Analyst works both independently and as part of a collaborative team to perform calibration and adjustment of LiDAR swaths, validate data accuracy, and maintain organized documentation. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of LiDAR calibration principles, sensor geometry, and data accuracy assessment, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

• Exposure to alignment of terrestrial or mobile LiDAR datasets.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with a proactive, quality-driven mindset.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accountability for data quality and project timelines.
• Understanding error sources in airborne LiDAR datasets and methods for identifying orientation or trajectory issues.
• Hands-on experience with LiDAR sensor or swath calibration using TerraSolid tools and/or BayesMap StripAlign.
• Knowledge of Python, CADD, or Visual Basic; experience with workflow scripting or automation.
• 1–3 years of experience in LiDAR calibration, QA/QC, or geospatial data production.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical, production-oriented geospatial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and strong documentation skills.
• Experience with BayesMap StripAlign, trajectory manipulation, or GNSS/IMU processing.
• Competence in ESRI, CADD, and other vector-based software.
• Familiarity with GNSS/IMU data and trajectory processing.
• Familiarity with USGS LiDAR Base Specification or ASPRS accuracy standards.
• Working knowledge of TerraSolid software and ESRI tools.
• Ability to prioritize multiple calibration tasks in a production-focused environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of datums, projections, and coordinate transformations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement of workflows and methodologies.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.