Senior Photogrammetrist / Image Processing Engineer
Description For Senior Photogrammetrist / Image Processing Engineer
Near Space Labs is revolutionizing earth imaging through their innovative fleet of stratospheric robots, operating at altitudes of 40,000-60,000 feet. They're seeking a Senior Photogrammetrist/Image Processing Engineer to lead their petabyte-scale geospatial imagery pipeline development. This role combines advanced photogrammetry expertise with software engineering, requiring deep knowledge of bundle adjustment, remote sensing, and image processing techniques.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000-$220,000, comprehensive benefits including equity, and the flexibility of remote work across the United States. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience and strong technical skills in Python, GDAL, and geospatial technologies.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse, international team working on cutting-edge technology. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing sophisticated image processing algorithms, collaborating with various engineering teams, and directly impacting the quality and efficiency of their imagery delivery systems.
The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in both traditional photogrammetry and modern software development practices. You'll work on challenging problems in geospatial data processing while contributing to the evolution of earth observation technology.
Near Space Labs offers a startup culture focused on innovation, rigorous technical work, and novel solutions to complex problems. They're committed to diversity and inclusion, providing an environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued. With comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on unique technology, this role offers both technical challenges and career growth potential.
Responsibilities For Senior Photogrammetrist / Image Processing Engineer
- Develop, enhance, and implement bundle adjustment algorithms to improve geospatial data accuracy
- Build orthorectification and mosaicking processes and pipelines
- Collaborate with software engineers to integrate algorithms into production systems
- Contribute to new sensor design and support camera calibration tests
- Implement algorithms for Image Correction with RGB and multispectral sensors
- Improve georeferencing processes and experiment with different approaches
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams on geospatial data processing
Requirements For Senior Photogrammetrist / Image Processing Engineer
- 10+ years of experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Geomatics, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong expertise in bundle adjustment techniques and photogrammetric processing
- Deep understanding of Remote Sensing and Earth Observation data collection and processing techniques
- Proficient in Python
- Knowledge of GDAL and geospatial Python libraries (Shapely, rasterio..)
- Familiarity with aerial imagery analysis, and geospatial data handling
- Familiarity with imagery processing libraries such as OpenCV
- Experience working in a professional software development environment
- Familiarity with cloud-based imagery or data pipelines
Benefits For Senior Photogrammetrist / Image Processing Engineer
- 25 days annual Paid Time Off
- 10 days annual sick leave
- 401K Plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Opportunity for equity
- Training and development opportunities
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