GIS System Engineer

Company Overview

At Hexagon US Federal we provide cutting-edge technologies and a wide range of professional services to enable our customers to make smarter and faster operational decisions and improve mission effectiveness.

Hexagon US Federal is an independent subsidiary of Hexagon Corporation exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Hexagon technologies to the US Federal government and its partners. 

As a GIS System Engineer, you will be part of the Cartographic Web Services (CWS) Team.  CWS is a proven solution for rapid production of cartographic products that leverages over 30 years of Hexagon US Federal research and development into the automation of the cartographic process.   The CWS product is currently being used by national mapping agencies to produce series-based maps at the national mapping agency level for both military and humanitarian missions. 

You will be responsible fordeveloping, updating, and maintainingnew/existing automated mapping workflows and support files for CWS.  Working closely withsenior team members, you will be responsible for design and enhancements that support various government organizations and end users. You will work with cartographic subject matter experts to ensure compliance to specifications. Some tasks can be performed remotely, however on-site work in Huntsville, AL will be required.     

• Participate in design and implementation of cartographic automation workflows 
• Independently perform cartographic tasks associated with one or more GIS concepts; imagery analysis, geospatial map production and the evaluation and use of GIS data. 
• Recommend appropriate GIS strategy in response to GIS analysis results. 
• Deliver new features, enhancements, and bug fixes  
• Responsible for end-to-end delivery of workflow support files 
• Install, configure, test, and maintain application software and system management tools  
• Monitor and test application performance for bottlenecks, identify solutions and work with developers to implement fixes 
• Provide end user support 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, or relevant coursework in geographic information science with 8 or more years of applicable experience, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of GIS software and technology (GeoMedia, DCS, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, etc.)
• Adept in a variety of GIS concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with FME (Feature Manipulation Engine)
• Experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL/PostGIS)
• Experience with web services (e.g. WFS, WMS, WCS)
• Proficient with the Windows Operating System (Desktop and Server)
• US citizenship with an ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance

• Familiarity with standard cartographic products (TM, MTM, JOG, TPC, etc.)
• Familiarity with standard GEOINT data sources (TDS, MGCP, OSM, etc.)
• Experience with source control management (SCM) tools like Team Foundation Server

• Familiarity with Windows application environments: networking, file-systems, services, package management
• Experience with JavaScript, Python and other scripting languages
• GDAL experience

What we will provide in return:

·       Competitive health care plans with savings accounts

·       Dental and vision plans

·       401k with 100% company match up to 6%, with immediate vesting on company match

·       Life and disability insurance

·       Learning Management System with robust offerings

·       Tuition Reimbursement Program

·         Paid Time Off

·       13 paid holidays per year

·       Thrive Wellness Program

·       DE&I Committee with regular educational sessions and communications

·       Leadership Development Program with multiple learning options

At Hexagon US Federal, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We are pleased to offer a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Program: this employee-led program offers monthly speakers, newsletters, training, outreach and more as well as VALOR (Veterans and Allies: Leadership, Outreach, Resources): our veterans’ employee resource group.

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, ability and more. If you need accommodations to make our process more accessible to you, please email us at hexusfed-hr@hexagonusfederal.com. We can’t wait to meet you!

Hexagon US Federal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.