Ocean Mapping Technician for NOAA Expeditions

ATOrchard; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k)

Paid federal holidays

Career growth

Job summary

ATOrchard is seeking multiple Mapping Technicians to support NOAA Ocean Exploration expeditions. You will acquire, process, and QA hydrographic and bathymetric data from crewed and uncrewed platforms, ensuring data readiness for scientific use.

Ideal candidates have hands-on multibeam sonar experience, data management skills, and the ability to work with scientists, ROV crews, and ship personnel in expedition environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Marine Science, Geology, Geophysics, Hydrography, GIS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting ocean mapping, hydrographic surveying, bathymetric data collection, or related marine ops.
• Experience with multibeam sonar data acquisition and/or processing.
• Experience with hydrographic data quality control and mapping product preparation.
• Experience with geospatial or hydrographic data-processing software.
• Ability to work effectively in shipboard, field, and expedition environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support ocean mapping operations during NOAA expeditions and field activities.
• Acquire, monitor, process, and quality‑control multibeam, single‑beam, sub‑bottom, and other hydrographic datasets.
• Develop and maintain bathymetric maps, seafloor visualizations, charts, and other mapping products.
• Coordinate with scientists, ROV personnel, navigators, ship staff, and other technical team members.
• Prepare completed datasets and mapping products for delivery, archival, and future scientific use.
• Support submission of final data to NOAA repositories and archival systems.

Skills

Ocean mapping experience

Multibeam sonar data

Hydrographic data processing

Geospatial software

Shipboard field operations

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Oceanography

Related science discipline

Tools

CARIS HIPS/SIPS

QPS

MB-System

Hypack

Qinsy

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

ATOrchard is seeking multiple Mapping Technicians to support NOAA Ocean Exploration expeditions. You will acquire, process, and QA hydrographic and bathymetric data from crewed and uncrewed platforms, ensuring data readiness for scientific use.

Ideal candidates have hands-on multibeam sonar experience, data management skills, and the ability to work with scientists, ROV crews, and ship personnel in expedition environments.