Geospatial Engineer

Be among the first 25 applicants and join Vantor, forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence.

Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

You must be a U.S. Person
, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

Note on Cleared Roles: If this position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

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Job Location: Longmont, CO

• Measure tie and control points, run triangulation, process orthos and orthomosaics with proprietary and COTS software, and review final products for accuracy and quality.
• Update and analyze digital elevation models using Socet Set.
• Advise on best practices for acquiring and using new elevation datasets for orthorectification.
• Provide feedback to direct the purchase and use of elevation data to improve product accuracy.
• Train operators in new processes.
• Partner with other teams to make the best decisions on our elevation data.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in a geospatial discipline or a related field; four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with imagery, including viewing, processing, manipulating, and analyzing.
• Experience working with elevation models and ground control points.
• Knowledge of at least two of the following:
  Socet Set, ERDAS Imagine, PCI Geomatica, ENVI, GDAL, and QGIS.
• Understanding of triangulation, accuracy assessments, and use of supporting ground control points.
• Knowledge of raster formats/structure (tiff, JP2, compression types, bit depth).

• Understanding of triangulation, block adjustment, digital ortho map compilation, stereo compilation, digital elevation data generation, and quality control.
• Knowledge of image processing software and open-source tools such as Socet Set, ERDAS Imagine, PCI Geomatica, ENVI, GDAL, and QGIS.
• Complete understanding of digital ortho map compilation and quality control.
• Complete understanding of triangulation, point mensuration, block adjustment, digital ortho map compilation, and quality control.
• Complete understanding of digital elevation models, their formats, uses, and creation.
• Ability to perform DEM edits in Socet Set to support ortho production.
• Knowledge of raster formats/structure (tiff, JP2, compression types, bit depth).
• Experience with AWS.
• Familiarity with geospatial COTS packages such as ArcGIS, PCI Geomatica, Global Mapper, Socket, ENVI, as well as open-source packages such as GDAL and QGIS.
• Python or other coding language experience is a plus.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware problems.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $90,000.00 - $ annually.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance. For more information on our benefits, visit

Incentive Eligibility: This position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Software Development

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.