Satellite Systems Engineer

Caci; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Paid parental leave

Volunteer days

Health & wellbeing

Learning & development

Rewards program

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Geospatial Engineer to join our team, delivering high-quality spatial data solutions for environmental and industrial inspections. You will work with UAVs, ROVs, LiDAR, sonar to capture, process, and analyse geospatial data, transforming it into actionable insights for clients across energy, water, marine and infrastructure sectors.

You will collaborate with field teams, engineers and project managers to ensure accurate, high-impact deliverables and contribute to the development

Qualifications

• Degree in Geospatial Science, GIS, Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with geospatial data processing or UAV/ROV data (industry or academia).
• Proficiency in GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar.
• Understanding of LiDAR, photogrammetry, sonar, or bathymetry workflows is desirable.
• Experience with scripting (Python or R) is advantageous.
• Strong interest in applying geospatial technologies within environmental and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Support UAV, ROV, and USV operations to ensure optimal data capture
• Conduct field calibrations and perform QA/QC checks (field and office)
• Capture and process spatial data including LiDAR, bathymetry, photogrammetry, and thermal imagery
• Produce outputs such as orthomosaics, point clouds, DEMs/DSMs, 3D models, and volumetric analysis
• Perform change detection, deformation, and terrain/vegetation analysis
• Integrate multi-source datasets (UAV, sonar, GNSS, satellite, and terrestrial surveys)
• Prepare technical reports, maps, and client-ready deliverables
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to improve data capture and workflows
• Represent the business in client interactions and industry forums as required

Skills

Geospatial data processing

UAV data processing

GIS tools

Python

R

LiDAR

Photogrammetry

Bathymetry

Education

Degree in Geospatial Science or related

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Geospatial Engineer

We’re looking for a driven Geospatial Engineer to join our team, delivering high-quality spatial data solutions that support environmental and industrial inspection services.

In this role, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies including UAVs, ROVs, LiDAR, and sonar to capture, process, and analyse geospatial data—transforming it into actionable insights for clients across the energy, water, marine, and infrastructure sectors. You’ll collaborate closely with field teams, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate, high-impact deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Support UAV, ROV, and USV operations to ensure optimal data capture
• Conduct field calibrations and perform QA/QC checks (field and office)
• Capture and process spatial data including LiDAR, bathymetry, photogrammetry, and thermal imagery
• Produce high-value outputs such as orthomosaics, point clouds, DEMs/DSMs, 3D models, and volumetric analysis
• Perform change detection, deformation, and terrain/vegetation analysis
• Integrate multi-source datasets (UAV, sonar, GNSS, satellite, and terrestrial surveys)
• Prepare technical reports, maps, and client-ready deliverables
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to improve data capture and workflows
• Represent the business in client interactions and industry forums as required

Qualifications

About You

• Degree in Geospatial Science, GIS, Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience with geospatial data processing or UAV/ROV data (industry or academic)
• Proficiency in GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar
• Understanding of LiDAR, photogrammetry, sonar, or bathymetry workflows (desirable)
• Experience with scripting (Python or R) is advantageous
• Strong interest in applying geospatial technologies within environmental and infrastructure projects

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: