Lead Stereo Photogrammetry Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior engineer to lead testing, integration, maintenance, and deployment of stereo photogrammetry systems on fixed and mobile platforms, and to advance software for data quality assurance and analysis.

You will integrate photogrammetric observations with GPS data and other instruments, design deployments for adverse weather, develop data workflows, and contribute to field data collection and collaborative research efforts. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of full-time engineering experience.
• Experience integrating multiple sensor and instrumentation systems across fixed and mobile platforms.
• Experience with optical measurements and image processing for scientific/technical applications.
• Experience developing software and visualization techniques for scientific data collection and analysis.
• Experience designing and implementing custom solutions for deploying observing platforms (preferred).
• Experience participating in field projects for scientific data collection (preferred).
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and other coding languages for data workflows and analysis.
• Ability to work as part of a technical team, preferably for field data collection.
• Must complete an online IT security awareness course within one week of starting work.
• Foreign national candidates are subject to export control review and require CO/COR approval prior to consideration.
• Ability to travel locally and non-locally, with travel not anticipated to exceed 5% annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing, integration, maintenance, and deployment of stereo photogrammetry systems and related instrumentation on fixed and mobile observation platforms
• Continue development, testing, and installation of optical camera systems on vehicle platforms for tracking airborne objects such as tornado debris
• Design solutions for deploying camera platforms in adverse weather conditions
• Develop and integrate software for data quality assurance, operations, and data analysis
• Integrate photogrammetric observations, GPS heading and information, and other onboard instruments
• Perform maintenance and improvements to vehicle platforms and instrument integrations for field data collection
• Identify and document system capabilities to guide imagery and data collection
• Develop workflows to analyze imagery and track imaged objects
• Prototype analysis tools integrating tracked-object data from multiple observation points
• Evaluate and cross-validate data with other NSSL observing platforms
• Assist in developing, testing, and deploying other experimental observing systems
• Contribute to field data collection and collaborative research efforts
• Provide technical documentation, including schematics, code repositories, and test reports
• Prepare quarterly status reports
• Write a brief report following AMS guidelines and prepare conference-style presentations for stakeholders and conferences

Skills

Python

Sensor integration

Image processing

Data workflows

Field data collection

Software development

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in EE/CE/CS

Engineering degree

Tools

Git

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior engineer to lead testing, integration, maintenance, and deployment of stereo photogrammetry systems on fixed and mobile platforms, and to advance software for data quality assurance and analysis.

You will integrate photogrammetric observations with GPS data and other instruments, design deployments for adverse weather, develop data workflows, and contribute to field data collection and collaborative research efforts. Travel up to 5% may be required.