Junior Photogrammetrist

00100 LEIDOS, INC.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Virginia seeks a Junior Photogrammetrist to provide photogrammetry support, including LiDAR processing and EO-derived point clouds, and co-registration of multi-source datasets.

You will assist in producing DEMs and HRTE products using SOCET GXP, perform QC, and collaborate with teams.

This role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a high school diploma, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and willingness to travel Conus.

Qualifications

• Basic photogrammetry knowledge, data processing, and DEM generation.
• Familiarity with elevation data and 3D point clouds.
• Understanding co-registration of multi-source datasets to WGS 84.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review, and validate Elevation DEM products.
• Generate DEMs using SOCET GXP and edit to HRTE specs.
• Apply SOCET GXP tools to support HRTE production.
• Create orthorectified photos from monoscopic imagery with Ortho Manager.
• Perform stereo feasibility analysis and assess image quality.
• Conduct QC on HRTE products against specs.
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro, ERDAS IMAGINE, QT Modeler for QC and finishing.
• Support Elevation operations with MARS, GRiD, iSpy, MoW.
• Collaborate in meetings to maintain standards.

Skills

Stereoscopic viewing

Photogrammetry basics

DEM generation

Data co-registration

Communication skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

LiDAR processing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SOCET GXP

QTModeler

ArcGIS Pro

ERDAS IMAGINE

MARS

GRiD

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Junior Photogrammetrist to provide photogrammetry support to our customer. The Photogrammetrist will provide the customer with photogrammetry support, to include experience in light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) processing and analysis or the generation of point clouds from Electro-Optical (EO) imagery, and the co-registration of multi-source datasets.

Duties

• Assist in producing, reviewing, and validating Elevation DEM products to meet customer missions.
• Generate Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) utilizing SOCET GXP.
• Edit DEMs to full HRTE specifications using various SOCET GXP tools.
• Apply SOCET GXP functions such as Terrain Operations, Quality Statistics, Ortho Manager, Ground Point Editor, Triangulation, Automatic Terrain Generation, Terrain Tracking, Display Properties, and Image Enhancements to assist in HRTE production.
• Utilize the Ortho Manager function in SOCET GXP to create orthorectified photos from monoscopic imagery.
• Perform feasibility analysis on stereo imagery checking for visibility of critical features, cloud cover/haze issues, image quality, etc.
• Perform quality control reviews on both external and internal completed HRTE products ensuring adherence to specifications and tolerances.
• Utilize software such as ArcGIS Pro, ERDAS IMAGINE, and QT Modeler to assist in DEMs quality control and finishing processes.
• Utilize MARS, GRiD, iSpy, and MoW to assist in day-to-day Elevation operations.
• Collaborate during meetings to maintain a standard of communication.

Skills and Experience (Required)

• Basic experience with stereoscopic viewing and editing utilizing electronic light tables (such as SOCET GXP).
• Basic knowledge of photogrammetry, data processing and analysis, and DEM generation.
• Basic understanding of processing and analyzing Elevation data or 3D point clouds, and documenting precision and error in accordance with existing data standards.
• Basic understanding of co-registering multiple data sets to the WGS 84 reference frame and perform statistical analysis to determine the absolute and relative error.
• Basic experience using SOCET GXP, QTModeler, or similar elevation/point cloud processing and analysis software.
• Knowledge of digital data formats such as vector data, raster data, or shapefiles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (required)
• High school diploma and 2-3 years of relevant experience

Desired

• STEM Degree.
• Basic experience using ESRI ArcGISPro.
• Geodetic surveying or land surveying experience or coursework.
• Knowledge of geodetic or statistical principles.
• Knowledge of standard government customer products.
• Familiarity with government customer systems architecture, including unclassified cloud environments.
• Basic understanding of AI principles.

Conus travel, one-week long trips per year, may be required to geographically separated branch locations up to four (4) times per year. Due to production workstation limitations in STL, shift work may be required.

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Original Posting: November 6, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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