Geospatial And Reality Capture Technician/System Tester

Waymap seeks a Geospatial andReality Capture Technician/System Tester to conduct onsite 3d laser scanning both static and mobile as well as mobile application testing at the DC metropolitan public transportation system as part of an ongoing project, developing the Waymap navigation app focusing on accessibility for visually impaired riders. As a Geospatial and Reality Capture technician, you will be responsible for supporting Waymap in collecting data on site using various types of scanners, 360 cameras, disto etc. in the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) metro system. You will also work with Waymap mobile development team to support overall product development and undertake on-site testing of existing or new features of the Waymap App when needed, reporting to the relevant teams.

Waymap is a fast-growing small business based in London and Washington DC. At Waymap, our people are our mission. Come join our team! A successful candidate will be offered the following:

• Great work/life balance
• Excellent health insurance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Daily ambulatory collection of geospatial data via static and/or handheld device at various locations
• Calibration, testing, analysis and validation of mobile navigation systems and user applications
• Setting up system test and exhibitions venues/places for testing, evaluation, and commercial trials
• Constantly connect with relevant teams/stakeholders to provide feedback on system tests and customer trials
• Identify methods of improving existing techniques, methods, and processes
• Communicate effectively to the relevant teams
• Perform necessary documentation of carried out work and any related work
• Project management where necessary to monitor the project progress and complete required milestones
• Support other staff members where required
• Travel within US for supporting any technical demos, tests, customer meetings etc.

All employees are expected to contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing requested duties regardless of explicit inclusion in the job description or reasonable relation to an employee's primary role.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to be on your feet and walking/climbing stairs throughout the day while holding mapping equipment
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, both user facing and internal stakeholders facing
• Ability to document and present your work to different levels of audience
• Comfortable with learning and handling new technologies (both hardware and software)
• Great organization skills and being able to independently manage time efficiently.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in field data collection, photogrammetry, and testing
• Education in Geography, Cartography, GIS, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Programming, CADD Systems Training, Surveying, or relevant Geospatial disciplines
• 1 to 3 years of mobile applications system/user test experience
• Knowledge of GPS and Mapping systems
• Experience with relevant test tools
• Ability to design and execute test scenarios for mobile applications in a laboratory and real environments
• Familiarity and experience of using different pathfinding and localization applications such as Google/Apple maps, Transit, Waze, Moovit, Citymapper, etc.
• Technology background and/or handheld sensor operation experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the DC metropolitan area

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift and hold (up to 5 pounds) throughout the workday
• Physical fitness and endurance levels necessary to sustain mapping various locations everyday
• Ability to commute to DC metro and bus stations and comfortably work outdoors and underground (60-80% worktime onsite)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: Up to $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
• Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting, walking on a daily basis and doing a physical job such as using an static or handheld scanner?
• Have you completed the any following education such as Geography, Cartography, GIS, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Programming, CADD Systems Training, Survey, or relevant Geospatial disciplines

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person