Airborne LiDAR & Survey Ops Specialist

Teledyne; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Optech in Concord, ON is seeking an Airborne LiDAR Systems Specialist to plan and execute lab, flight, and field testing of LiDAR and camera systems. You will develop flight plans, install and validate hardware, and support customers worldwide.

The role combines field operations with cutting-edge geospatial tech, offering opportunities to train customers and improve sensor performance on fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, GIS, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating airborne LiDAR or camera systems from fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic schedule.
• Experience with geospatial, surveying, or mapping technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute lab, flight, and field testing of airborne LiDAR and camera systems.
• Create efficient flight plans to maximise sensor performance and survey quality.
• Install, configure, integrate, and validate hardware, firmware, and software.
• Conduct operational testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Download, process, and verify survey data to confirm system performance.
• Document test results and procedures; share best practices.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and internal teams.
• Deliver customer training, software demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Track issues and support continuous process improvements.
• Promote safe working practices during lab and field activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Geospatial technologies

Experience with airborne LiDAR or cam.

Travel readiness

Geospatial data processing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, GIS, or related field, or equivalent experience

Job description

Teledyne Optech in Concord, ON is seeking an Airborne LiDAR Systems Specialist to plan and execute lab, flight, and field testing of LiDAR and camera systems. You will develop flight plans, install and validate hardware, and support customers worldwide.

The role combines field operations with cutting-edge geospatial tech, offering opportunities to train customers and improve sensor performance on fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters.