Field Observing Systems Engineer – Photogrammetry

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Norman (OK); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI, an Equal Opportunity Employer, invites applications for an Observing Systems Engineer to support NSSL's VORTEX-USA program in Norman, Oklahoma. You will lead testing, integration, and deployment of stereo photogrammetry systems on fixed and mobile platforms, track debris and cloud motions, and validate data against other observing platforms.

This field-focused role requires independence across multiple hardware and software systems, strong coding in Python, and the ability to document

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of full-time engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing, integration, maintenance, and deployment of stereo photogrammetry systems on fixed and mobile platforms.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to design solutions for deploying observing platforms in adverse weather.
• Develop software for data quality assurance and data analysis for photogrammetry and other observation platforms.
• Prepare quarterly status reports and contribute to conference-style presentations when possible.

Skills

Python

Sensor integration

Image processing

Data workflows

Field data collection

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

C/C++

Job description

FWI, an Equal Opportunity Employer, invites applications for an Observing Systems Engineer to support NSSL's VORTEX-USA program in Norman, Oklahoma. You will lead testing, integration, and deployment of stereo photogrammetry systems on fixed and mobile platforms, track debris and cloud motions, and validate data against other observing platforms.

This field-focused role requires independence across multiple hardware and software systems, strong coding in Python, and the ability to document