Junior Photogrammetrist

Leidos; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Junior Photogrammetrist in the St. Louis area to support photogrammetry tasks including LiDAR processing, DEM/HRTE production, and orthorectification from EO imagery. You will co-register multi-source data and perform quality control to meet customer requirements.

The role requires basic photogrammetry knowledge, experience with SOCET GXP/QTModeler and ArcGIS Pro, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Some Conus travel and shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic experience with stereoscopic viewing/editing using electronic light tables such as SOCET GXP.
• Basic knowledge of photogrammetry, data processing/analysis, and DEM generation.
• Basic understanding of processing Elevation data or 3D point clouds, and documenting precision and error per 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 vector/raster data formats (e.g., shapefiles).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (required).
• High school diploma and 2–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing, reviewing, and validating Elevation DEM products.
• Generate DEMs using SOCET GXP.
• Edit DEMs to HRTE specs with SOCET GXP tools.
• Apply SOCET GXP functions for HRTE production.
• Create orthorectified photos from monoscopic imagery.
• Perform feasibility analysis on stereo imagery for feature visibility and image quality.
• Conduct QA reviews of HRTE products.
• Use ArcGIS Pro, ERDAS IMAGINE, QTModeler to QC DEMs.
• Collaborate in meetings to maintain communication standards.

Skills

Stereoscopic viewing

Photogrammetry basics

Elevation data / 3D point clouds

Data co-registration

SOCET GXP / QTModeler

GIS data formats (vector/raster)

Communication skills

TS/SCI clearance

High school diploma + 2–3 yrs exp

Education

High school diploma

STEM degree (preferred)

Tools

SOCET GXP

QTModeler

ArcGIS Pro

ERDAS IMAGINE

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Junior Photogrammetrist to provide photogrammetry support to our customer.

Job Summary

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.

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.