COMPANY OVERVIEW

XCEL Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning small business that provides trusted information technology, engineering, consulting and project management solutions and services to federal agencies and organizations. Originally founded in 1971 by professional engineers at the University of Tennessee, XCEL was acquired in 2003 by U.S. Army and Navy veterans and in 2023 became a MartinFed company.

XCEL Engineering is a part of IT Lab Partners (ITLP) which was created to support a leading research facility in the East Tennessee region in recruiting the best and the brightest technical talent. Considering joining our impressive team today!

Please Note: This positionis hybrid, must come onsite as needed.

JOB OVERVIEW

Xcel Engineering is seekingqualified applicants for a GIS Technician opening. In this role you will work with a team of talented researchers, engineers, and technologists to generate training datasets and review results of Machine Learning models processing Satellite Imagery in support of critical national security missions through a team-based approach and commitment to excellence.

You will work within the Human Geography, Built Environment or GeoAI Group and collaborate across the Geospatial Science and Human Dynamics Division, where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of data derived from high resolution satellite imagery.

The successful candidate will support challenging, multidisciplinary projects that advance our understanding of human processes as they interact with the natural and built environment. Solving problems motivated by national security challenges, you will use geospatial analysis to develop and review input data used to model the relationship between built environment characteristics and human population across space and time from remotely sensed data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review satellite imagery to generate training data for Machine Learning algorithms.
• Review ML model outputs and compare to satellite imagery to provide feedback on omission and false-positives in model output.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in geospatial analysis including use of open source and/or commercial geospatial tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, PostGIS.
• Experience with remote sensing data (aerial and satellite imagery) and ability to identify and manipulate various features (e.g. buildings, roads, etc.)
• Experience with online mapping resources (Google, Bing, Open Street Map, etc).
• Experience in analyzing and interacting with structured or unstructured open source datasets.
• Capable of working on individual tasks within a team environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain a consistent workflow and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Python, SQL, and/or other similar languages for spatial processing.
• Knowledge of building construction techniques, methods, and architecture.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Xcel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marit l status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Xcel Engineering's current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in Xcel Engineering.

All positions at Xcel Engineering, Inc. are contingent upon passing both a background check and drug screening prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment period. In addition, Xcel Engineering is an E-Verify employer.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/3118190-799165