Geospatial Analyst

2Excel Aviation Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions company in Northampton is looking for a Geospatial Analyst to support data processing and analysis on national-scale projects. The role involves tasks such as image registration and data management, with opportunities to grow skills in GIS and remote sensing. We're seeking candidates with relevant degrees or experience, proficiency in GIS software, and a passion for aviation. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment are offered, fostering career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for career development

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with GIS software and proficiency with geospatial formats.
• Knowledge of remote sensing and image processing.
• Field survey experience including GIS mapping.

Responsibilities

• Provide data processing and analysis support.
• Perform data quality checking and report writing.
• Implement automated processing/analysis workflows.

Skills

GIS software experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented

Organizational skills

Passion for aviation

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate/Master’s degree in relevant field

Relevant experience in remote sensing or GIS

Tools

QGIS

Correlator3D

ENVI

Job description

Geospatial Analyst

Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire

About Us

2Excel Aviation Ltd is an industry leader in delivering innovative and bespoke aviation solutions to complex challenges. Our reputation is built on the talent, dedication, and expertise of our exceptional workforce.

About the Role

This is an entry‑level role to provide data processing and analysis support for innovative national‑scale projects carried out by the 2Excel Geo team. The main responsibilities for this role will include image registration, digitising, data management, implementing automated processing/analysis workflows, model calibration, deliverable preparation, data quality checking and report writing. There is scope for the candidate to develop their skills in airborne survey, remote sensing, GIS, data analysis and programming with support from the 2Excel Geo team.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work to deadlines (time management) in the provision of mapping services
• Attention to detail in the provision of mapping services
• Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Team‑oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well both independently and with others to achieve common departmental goals
• Be enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Ability to work in an organized, logical manner and to follow a prescribed process
• Have strong planning and organisation skills with proven ability to multi‑task and handle several projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate an innovative and inquisitive nature
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with particular focus on GIS applications
• Receptive to learning, adapting, and applying solutions using new GIS applications, technology, and techniques

Essential Skills and Experience

• Undergraduate/Master’s degree or relevant experience with relevant technical content, i.e., remote sensing, geomatics, GIS, photogrammetry, image processing, surveying, etc.
• Other degree subjects with strong mathematical/scientific content will also be considered, i.e., engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, etc.
• Experience with GIS software and methods, e.g., QGIS, and proficiency with standard geospatial vector/raster formats.
• Knowledge of the importance of coordinate reference systems.
• Awareness of remote sensing and image processing.
• Passion about and relevant experience in the environmental sector or projects
• Enthusiasm for aviation and aerial survey
• Experience with photogrammetry software, e.g., Correlator3D, Pix4D
• Experience with remote sensing software e.g., ENVI
• Knowledge of object‑based image analysis
• Awareness of geospatial programming languages, e.g., Python, IDL, R, JavaScript
• Knowledge of web mapping e.g., MapBox, Leaflet, GeoServer or CartoDB
• Awareness of Geodatabases e.g., PostgreSQL databases
• Field survey experience including GIS mapping
• You willneed to demonstrate a right to live and work in the UK

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance and company pension scheme
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Access to facilities and equipment
• Dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement

At 2Excel, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer