Geospatial Engineer - Maps & Battlefield Visualization

National Guard; West Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Guard seeks a Geospatial Engineer to collect and process military geographic information from remote sensed imagery, digital data, intelligence data, and topographic products to help leaders visualize the battlefield.

You will create geographic data, compile maps, and maintain geospatial databases while preparing briefs on terrain for decisions in the field.

Training spans 10 weeks of Basic Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), with on-the-job instruction.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.
• Imagery interpretation and exploitation.
• Interest in geography, maps, and charts.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills and work with drafting equipment.
• Conceptualize ideas into computer-generated 2-D/3-D geospatial products.

Responsibilities

• Create geographic data and compile them into maps.
• Create and maintain multiple geospatial databases.
• Prepare military-style briefs covering all aspects of the terrain.

Skills

GIS basics

Imagery interpretation

Geospatial drafting

Geospatial data

Job description

National Guard seeks a Geospatial Engineer to collect and process military geographic information from remote sensed imagery, digital data, intelligence data, and topographic products to help leaders visualize the battlefield.

You will create geographic data, compile maps, and maintain geospatial databases while preparing briefs on terrain for decisions in the field.

Training spans 10 weeks of Basic Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), with on-the-job instruction.