Senior Geospatial Engineer – Real-Time 3D GIS Lead

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Visual Database Lead - Geospatial Engineer to head the design and implementation of real-time geospatial database solutions for simulation and training. You will lead a talented team, mentor members, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining high quality standards.

The role requires extensive GIS/3D modeling expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive innovative geospatial visualization products for government and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS/Earth Science or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years in GIS/Remote Sensing, photogrammetry, or related areas.
• 5+ years creating moving and static 3D models in industry software (e.g., 3D Studio Max, Maya, Creator).
• Min 1 year in project leadership, team management, and oversight of teams.
• 3+ years delivering projects through the full development lifecycle.
• 3+ years in Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management.
• 3+ years in Project Scheduling.
• 3+ years in technical proposal support and applied project management.
• 3+ years in defining and executing business processes.
• Experience with imagery data and geospatial data sources for simulation/training applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of real-time geospatial database solutions for simulation and training applications.
• Provide technical leadership by assigning, coordinating, and reviewing work while mentoring and supporting team members.
• Develop and maintain high-quality GIS, 3D modeling, and visualization products that meet customer and program requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver innovative solutions aligned with project goals, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure technical solutions comply with organizational processes, quality standards, and established development practices.
• Identify and implement creative solutions to complex technical challenges in a fast-paced development environment.
• Contribute to development efforts across Windows and Linux environments while supporting continuous improvement and team success.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

GIS

3D visualization

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/Earth Science or related Engineering field

Tools

ArcGIS

3D Studio Max

Maya

Creator

Photoshop

Global Mapper

FME

ClearCase

ClearQuest

Perforce

Atlassian

RTC

Aechelon

MetaVR

Vital

Quantum3D

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Visual Database Lead - Geospatial Engineer to head the design and implementation of real-time geospatial database solutions for simulation and training. You will lead a talented team, mentor members, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining high quality standards.

The role requires extensive GIS/3D modeling expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive innovative geospatial visualization products for government and