A DC based services company called Measure, is actively recruiting either an undergraduate (juniors & seniors only) or graduate GIS Intern for their Summer 2016 internship program.
The intern will work in our Data Engineering department and would help to process, analyze and deliver imagery taken from commercial drones, and will gain valuable experience in a rapidly growing industry.
Attached is the job description, which can also be found on their website at www.measure.aero/careers/
Position: GIS Intern
Location: Measure HQ, Washington,
DC
We are looking for a motivated, self-starting
individual with a strong academic background to assist our Data Engineering
department for the summer of 2016. The ideal candidate will have a background
in GIS and be excited about the growing commercial drone industry. S/he will
also be energetic, hardworking, and able to show a demonstrated record of
academic and professional success. S/he will think creatively, make
well-reasoned decisions, and express his or her ideas clearly and succinctly in
writing. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and
communication skills. The position will be held from May through August 2016.
Responsibilities:
The GIS Intern will primarily help process and
analyze data collected by drones in commercial operations. Additional
responsibilities include:
• Create advanced analytics from drone imagery
using both manual and automatic tools
• Coordinate with the Drone Engineering and Flight Operations departments to ensure the right types of imagery is captured
• Perform initial quality assessment/quality control (QA/QC) of data before, during, and after processing
• Ensure all data has appropriate metadata
• Create maps and other graphics to be used in marketing materials, proposals, operating plans, etc.
• Research new and emerging technologies in the geospatial industry as they relate to drones
• Coordinate with the Drone Engineering and Flight Operations departments to ensure the right types of imagery is captured
• Perform initial quality assessment/quality control (QA/QC) of data before, during, and after processing
• Ensure all data has appropriate metadata
• Create maps and other graphics to be used in marketing materials, proposals, operating plans, etc.
• Research new and emerging technologies in the geospatial industry as they relate to drones
Interns are integral members of the Measure
team and are actively involved in all aspects of the business.
Requirements:
Candidate must be a student pursuing a bachelor’s (juniors & seniors only) or master’s degree in GIS, Geography, or Computer Science (with a strong interest in GIS or remote sensing) at an accredited university with experience or strong interest in working within a start-up culture. Student must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Proof of ability to work in the United States is required.
Candidate must be a student pursuing a bachelor’s (juniors & seniors only) or master’s degree in GIS, Geography, or Computer Science (with a strong interest in GIS or remote sensing) at an accredited university with experience or strong interest in working within a start-up culture. Student must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Proof of ability to work in the United States is required.
Qualifications / Skills Include:
• An appetite to do “whatever it takes” in a
rapidly changing start-up environment
• Familiarity with various sensors used in image acquisition and the type of data each sensor captures
• Knowledge of remote sensing principles such as projections, orthorectification, mosaic imaging, etc.
• Strong preference for previous experience with Pix4D or Agisoft Photoscan
• Working proficiency in ArcMap or QGIS
• Experience creating web maps in ArcGIS Online, Google Maps or Mapbox
• Experience coding with Python desired
• Experience with Amazon Web Services desired
• Interest and/or experience in flying RC aircraft or drones
• Photography/videography experience helpful
• Ability to think critically and solve problems creatively
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organized and highly attentive to detail
• Unquestionable ethics, integrity, and commitment to excellence
• Ability to work independently
• Drive and enthusiasm with a team orientation
• Flexibility in the face of obstacles and sense of humor
• Fluent knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Familiarity with various sensors used in image acquisition and the type of data each sensor captures
• Knowledge of remote sensing principles such as projections, orthorectification, mosaic imaging, etc.
• Strong preference for previous experience with Pix4D or Agisoft Photoscan
• Working proficiency in ArcMap or QGIS
• Experience creating web maps in ArcGIS Online, Google Maps or Mapbox
• Experience coding with Python desired
• Experience with Amazon Web Services desired
• Interest and/or experience in flying RC aircraft or drones
• Photography/videography experience helpful
• Ability to think critically and solve problems creatively
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organized and highly attentive to detail
• Unquestionable ethics, integrity, and commitment to excellence
• Ability to work independently
• Drive and enthusiasm with a team orientation
• Flexibility in the face of obstacles and sense of humor
• Fluent knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
Full-time or Part-time
Stipend
Stipend
If interested: Send a resume and cover
letter to jobs@measure.aero
About Measure:
Measure is the world’s leading Drone as a Service® company. We provide turnkey, cost-effective, and actionable aerial data solutions to enterprise customers. Measure’s fields of expertise include precision agriculture, property & casualty insurance, energy, and infrastructure. Measure’s team leverages decades of experience in commercial aviation, government, drone technology, and industry to provide our customers with the best solutions to their data collection needs. We focus on meeting our customers’ individualized requirements and ensuring return on investment (ROI). Measure’s strong relationships within the U.S. government, and specifically the FAA, inform our deep understanding of the regulatory landscape. Measure will only fly if it is safe, legal, and insured.
Measure is the world’s leading Drone as a Service® company. We provide turnkey, cost-effective, and actionable aerial data solutions to enterprise customers. Measure’s fields of expertise include precision agriculture, property & casualty insurance, energy, and infrastructure. Measure’s team leverages decades of experience in commercial aviation, government, drone technology, and industry to provide our customers with the best solutions to their data collection needs. We focus on meeting our customers’ individualized requirements and ensuring return on investment (ROI). Measure’s strong relationships within the U.S. government, and specifically the FAA, inform our deep understanding of the regulatory landscape. Measure will only fly if it is safe, legal, and insured.
We don’t make drones. We make drones work.
