Imagery Ingestion & Processing Specialist

Role Objective

The associate is responsible for data quality and support operations of core aerial data acquisition for Geo products, primarily Google Maps. The Imagery Ingestion and Processing Specialist is responsible for the data acquisition partner management, Operational planning, and Preprocessing and Camera calibration exercises.

Role & Responsibilities Project pre-planning

Detailed flight line planning /Target establishment

GPS processing and creation of flight metadata

Camera calibration exercises such as: Spatial and Histogram

Record and update flight logs and daily reports

Monitor the quality of collected data

Post-flight, check navigation trajectories to ensure data coverage

Coordinate with data acquisition partners on acquisition schedules, data quality control, local airports, FBOs and restricted airspace..

Coordination with hardware team to test system changes

Interpret data in order to recognize trends and potential problem areas

Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure data flows through the pipeline to production

Interface with engineering teams to continually improve and automate overall operations process and technical knowledge

Plan and execute daily operations to ensure project goals are met

Maintain process documentation and recommend improvements by way of feature requests to engineering teams.

Identify drivers of latency and quality issues and develop solutions to mitigate with stakeholders

Prioritize data sets as necessary to meet any SLA/SLO for critical regions

Monitor bug queues and address issues with appropriate fixes

Assist in the development of training documentation for internal/ external use

Work to deadlines to meet delivery dates for both internal and external stakeholders.

Education & Experience / Skills A minimum of 3 yrs experience in operations for a geospatial company or related discipline

High school graduate or Masters or equivalent in GIS/ Geospatial/Remote Sensing/Engineering

Experience maintaining proficiency and knowledge in control networks and datums

Experience with CAD products including Autodesk Map or Civil 3D

Desire and ability to remote-pilot Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Knowledge of GIS as it relates to public agencies, transportation, planning, and Civil Engineering

Knowledge of FAA regulations and ensures the flight department is compliant

Familiarity with developing alternative data acquisition solutions

Technological savviness for geospatial products and services

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to operate and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the business.

Comfortable with a rapidly-changing environment

Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail

Able to work independently, motivated, proactive attitude with a passion for learning and creative problem solving