Survey Operations 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

Canada - Concord, ON (TDY)

Full time

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Airborne LiDAR Systems Specialist

For 40 years, Teledyne Optech has been a leader in the development of advanced lidar technology, supporting mapping and surveying missions around the world. From aircraft flying over remote terrain to groundbreaking applications beyond Earth, our systems help customers collect critical geospatial data with confidence.

If you enjoy combining field operations, technology, and problem-solving, this role offers the opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge airborne LiDAR and camera systems, support global customers, and contribute to the successful deployment of industry-leading solutions.

What you’ll do

• Plan and execute lab, flight, and field testing of airborne LiDAR and camera systems.
• Create efficient flight plans that 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, technical findings, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and internal teams.
• Deliver customer training, software demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Track issues, recommend improvements, and support continuous process enhancements.
• Promote and maintain safe working practices during lab and field activities.

What you need

• Required: Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Required: Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and adapt to changing schedules.
• Required: Experience operating airborne LiDAR or camera systems from fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters.
• Required: Experience with geospatial, surveying, or mapping technologies.
• Required: Valid driver’s licence and passport; able to travel internationally up to 25%.
• Required: Comfortable working aboard small aircraft and lifting equipment when required.
• Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, GIS, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Advantage: Familiarity with Teledyne Optech products, electronics, or related technical systems.

What we offer

• Work with industry-leading airborne mapping technologies.
• Exposure to complex engineering, geospatial, and sensor systems.
• Opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary technical experts.
• Meaningful involvement in global customer deployments and field operations.
• A stable environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.
• Ongoing opportunities to expand technical knowledge and skills.

The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the general nature of the role and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all assigned responsibilities.

Salary Range:

$56,200.00-$74,900.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use everyday .

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.