Aerial Sensor Operator

Woolpert; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Career development

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Topographic Aerial Sensor Operator to join our Aerial Acquisitions team in Dayton. The role involves sensor operation for airborne mapping missions, with travel on a rotating 21/14 schedule both in the U.S. and internationally.

Applicants must have work authorization in the U.S. and be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS and Leica FlightPro is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; GIS/ Geography degree preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ground and flight operations, mission planning, briefing and debriefing.
• Ensure data collection accuracy and quality for mapping missions.
• Set up and operate ground GPS base stations and flight planning; troubleshoot data.
• Download, edit, and troubleshoot sensor data in the field.
• Follow regulations and established procedures.

Skills

Geospatial data collection

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

GIS/geography degree preferred

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Leica FlightPro

TerraSolid

Leica Terrain Mapper

ADS 100

DMC

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring an Topographic Aerial Sensor Operator to join our dynamic Aerial Acquisitions team based out of our Dayton office. This position reports to the Geospatial Team Leader and is responsible for sensor operation and reporting for airborne mapping missions.

MUST be willing to travel on a rotating travel schedule of 21 days on and 14 days off with both domestic and international travel required.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

• Participate in ground and flight operations efforts as needed, including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, communications, and safety.
• Ensure proper collection of data for accuracy and quality.
• Understand the collection of tactical and wide area mapping.
• Comply with all governing regulations and work in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Download, edit, and troubleshoot collected sensor data while in the field. Set up and operate ground GPS base stations and flight planning.

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma and/or G.E.D. or two (2) years of related experience, degree in GIS, geography, or related discipline preferred.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Ability and willingness to travel, moderate to high. Domestically and possibly internationally.
• Preferred knowledge of ESRI software, ArcGIS, Leica FlightPro, TerraSolid and or TerraSolid.
• Preferred experience operating Leica Terrain Mapper, ADS 100, and DMC.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Possess above average Microsoft Office suite skills. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goals.
• Quickly adapt and respond to industry changes as well as internal initiatives.
• Must have above average verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$24.56 - $30.72 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer.

Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.