Remote Sensing and Photography GIS Analyst

Quantum Strides LLC; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A data analysis company in Virginia seeks a Remote Sensing and Photography GIS Analyst to interpret and analyze aerial and satellite imagery. The candidate will work with advanced technologies including LIDAR and provide insights for planimetric features. Experience with UAS and AI for image detection is essential. This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aerial and satellite imagery for accuracy assessment.
• Utilize various imagery sources and technologies for data interpretation.
• Create surface models and perform thematic map accuracy assessments.

Skills

Imagery analysis

Digital aerial triangulation

LIDAR data analysis

Artificial intelligence object detection

Job description

Remote Sensing and Photography GIS Analyst

About the job Remote Sensing and Photography GIS Analyst

• Works on the aerial and satellite based panchromatic and color photography and digitally processed imagery interpretation, analysis, accuracy assessment and derived products such as planimetric features.
• Work may include analysis of imagery sources, delivery systems and underlying technologies and applications.
• Experience with fixed wing, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), and satellite sourced data including multispectral, thermal, 3D mesh and point clouds, and LIDAR data and familiarity with sensors.
• Work may include surface model creation, digital aerial triangulation analysis, imagery interpretation, thematic map accuracy assessment and related statistical sampling design and analysis, land cover classification, planimetric data update procedures and processes, image object detection using artificial intelligence (e.g., solar panels, swimming pools, etc.)