College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
GIS Technician - Ypsilanti, MI
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GIS Technician
Ypsilanti, MI
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Maxar is seeking a GIS Technician to work out of our Ypsilanti, MI office.
Responsibilities:
Performs geographic information systems (GIS) analyses on diverse data.
Has knowledge and understanding of global positioning systems (GPS).
Plans, designs, and develops documents, and analyzes spatial and relational databases.
Uses technical software to manage spatial and tabular data.
Produces computer map products depicting contents of databases.
Locates sources of GIS data.
Operates computer workstations, digitizers, and printers.
Analyzes image data using advanced technical image processing software.
Recommends and implements changes in procedures when necessary.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Geographic Information Science (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), or related
Experience using ArcGIS 10 and extensions
Experience producing NGA standard and non-standard products and datasets
Experience identifying, collecting, and attributing features from imagery
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills:
1-2 years relevant geospatial work experience
Experience using Erdas Imagine, GAIT software, and working with ArcSDE databases
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Python scripting experience is a plus
Experience with PostgreSQL and PostGIS is a plus
MAXAR Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.