Head of Remote Sensing & LiDAR Operations

Loxo; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Loxo seeks a Director of Remote Sensing to lead our geospatial team across airborne LiDAR, mobile and UAS imagery programs in Austin, Denver, Huntsville, West Palm Beach or Orlando. This is an in-office role with travel for field activities and client engagements.

You will manage staff, develop QA/QC standards, drive automation, oversee production from collection to deliverables, and work with project managers to meet budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience leading geospatial teams and production operations in LiDAR and imagery workflows.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC, calibration, accuracy assessment, and field workflows.
• Experience with airborne LiDAR, mobile, terrestrial, and UAS platforms preferred.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences; client-facing ability.
• Preferred: ASPRS CP, CMS-LiDAR, or CMT-LiDAR; PLS/LSIT; FAA Part 107.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations including staffing, capacity, equipment, and project delivery.
• Oversee LiDAR and imagery acquisition from collection through final deliverables.
• Build and maintain QA/QC standards, workflows, and SOPs.
• Mentor staff and technical leaders and build bench strength.
• Drive automation and process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Manage equipment planning and evaluate emerging tools.
• Support business development through proposals, scoping, and client meetings.
• Contribute to budgets, resource forecasting, and performance tracking.

Skills

LiDAR leadership

Remote sensing

Team leadership

QA/QC processes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or related field

Tools

GIS software

LiDAR processing tools

Job description

Loxo seeks a Director of Remote Sensing to lead our geospatial team across airborne LiDAR, mobile and UAS imagery programs in Austin, Denver, Huntsville, West Palm Beach or Orlando. This is an in-office role with travel for field activities and client engagements.

You will manage staff, develop QA/QC standards, drive automation, oversee production from collection to deliverables, and work with project managers to meet budgets and schedules.