Photogrammetry Technician: DEMs, 3D Mapping & LiDAR

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

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Junior Photogrammetrist to provide photogrammetry support, including LiDAR processing and generation of point clouds from EO imagery, with co-registration of multi-source datasets.

You will assist in producing, reviewing, and validating Elevation DEMs using SOCET GXP, and edit DEMs to HRTE specifications while performing quality control and collaboration across teams using ArcGIS Pro, ERDAS IMAGINE, and QT Modeler.

Qualifications

• Basic experience with stereoscopic viewing and editing utilizing electronic light tables (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 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 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

Responsibilities

• 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 to assist in HRTE production.
• Utilize Ortho Manager in SOCET GXP to create orthorectified photos from monoscopic imagery.
• Perform feasibility analysis on stereo imagery checking visibility of critical features and image quality.
• Perform quality control reviews on HRTE products ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro, ERDAS IMAGINE, and QT Modeler to assist in DEMs quality control and finishing.
• Utilize MARS, GRiD, iSpy, and MoW to assist in day-to-day Elevation operations.
• Collaborate during meetings to maintain a standard of communication.

Skills

Stereoscopic viewing

Photogrammetry basics

DEM generation

SOCET GXP experience

Co-registration to WGS84

Data formats (vector/raster/shapefiles

Communication skills

Team collaboration

2-3 years relevant experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SOCET GXP

QTModeler

ArcGIS Pro

ERDAS IMAGINE

MARS

GRiD

iSpy

MoW

Job description

Leidos seeks a Junior Photogrammetrist to provide photogrammetry support, including LiDAR processing and generation of point clouds from EO imagery, with co-registration of multi-source datasets.

You will assist in producing, reviewing, and validating Elevation DEMs using SOCET GXP, and edit DEMs to HRTE specifications while performing quality control and collaboration across teams using ArcGIS Pro, ERDAS IMAGINE, and QT Modeler.