Geospatial (GIS) Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Geospatial (GIS) Engineer

Tocaro Blue, LLC

Birmingham, AL or 100% Remote

Full-time

The Opportunity

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact at a fast growing, investor-backed AI/ML marine robotics company? Do you have experience designing GIS-based systems and working with geospatial data? This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of AI/ML models, sensor fusion, and large datasets. You will be an integral part of a high-performing multi-disciplinary technical team delivering high impact to high profile customers.

At Tocaro Blue, we are leading the transformation in the marine industry through the development of next generation technologies to make boating safer, more enjoyable, and fully autonomous. We are based in Pensacola, FL with office in Birmingham, AL. We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented team player with strong decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.

The Role

Tocaro Blue is developing the next generation marine perception stack by combining optical, radar, AIS, sonar, and cartography data. Our software and machine learning models operate on the edge and depend on high quality cartography to deliver high performance results. We’re looking for a top-notch GIS Engineer to architect and build cartography solutions for our platform. As part of this role, you will have the chance to modernize and advance our existing GIS datasets and automate workflows to maintain that critical data over time. We are looking for someone who can:

· Architect and develop GIS processes and systems to support cartography products

· Generate and maintain Electronic Navigation Charts (ENCs)

· Validate and update chart feature attribution using tools such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS

· Produce web-optimized map products for fast rendering

· Develop custom geoprocessing workflows with scripting languages such as Python and R

· Structure and maintain data in enterprise geodatabases

· Automate workflows and processes for maintenance and QA/QC of datasets

· Author technical documentation and internal process user guides

Required Skills and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (ex: GIS, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science)

· 6+ years of experience in GIS analysis, charting, and/or bathymetry

· Proficiency with

o Programming Languages: Python (ArcPy, GDAL), R, SQL

o GIS Software: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine or similar

o Bathymetry Tools: CARIS HIPS & SIPS, MB-System, PDAL

o Cartography and Visualization: Mapbox Studio, TileMill

· Experience managing spatial relational databases (PostGIS, Esri GDB)

· Familiarity with ETL and spatial database pipelines (FME, Python Scripts)

· Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.

Desired Skills and Experience

· Knowledge of DevOps practices and version control (Git, Jenkins, pipelines)

· Web mapping development: JavaScript (OpenLayers, Mapbox GL JS)

· Previous experience with autonomous devices, machine learning, or marine technology

· Sailing/boating experience a plus

What we offer:

· Competitive salary estimated at $90,000-$110,000 annually with potential for equity in a rapidly growing company

· 401K plan with fully-vested match

· Company subsidized medical, vision, and dental insurance

· Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave

· Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements

· Equal Opportunity & Eligibility

· Tocaro Blue, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employees must be eligible for a U.S. DoD security clearance (U.S. citizens only; sponsorship not available).

Equal Opportunity & Eligibility

Tocaro Blue, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Individual offers are based are made based on skill and experience, geographic location, as well as role, responsibility, and leadership within the company, and other due diligence. Our hiring team will try to determine whether each candidate fits the job description and may choose, at their discretion, to redirect a candidate to another job offering that is more appropriate.

All employees must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance. With few exceptions, this is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents (a.k.a. current Green Card Holders). Tocaro Blue LLC is not able to sponsor work visas nor permanent resident cards ("green cards") for this role.