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SkySafe · 9 hours ago

GIS / Spatial Modeling Specialist

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $110K/yr

4+ years exp

SkySafe is the leader in drone detection and airspace intelligence, delivering unmatched visibility into drone activity. The GIS / Spatial Modeling Specialist will develop high-quality geospatial products to support wireless sensor coverage modeling and airspace awareness, ensuring accurate spatial analysis for drone detection solutions.

AerospaceDrone ManagementDronesNational SecurityRoboticsSecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality GIS maps and spatial analyses to model and visualize wireless sensor coverage areas

Create and run geospatial propagation and coverage models incorporating elevation, terrain, building height, land use, and environmental variables

Analyze satellite imagery, near-earth imagery, RF data, and other geospatial datasets to support optimal sensor placement and network planning

Integrate, manage, and validate spatial datasets to produce accurate and defensible planning outputs and recommendations

Produce polished graphical deliverables, including maps, diagrams, and visualizations, for internal planning and external proposals

Support proposal development by creating GIS-based figures, maps, and written technical descriptions that clearly communicate methodologies and results

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project management teams to translate technical requirements into spatial models and visual outputs

Ensure GIS data accuracy, documentation, and repeatability of modeling methodologies

Compare modeled coverage results with real-world or predictive data to continuously improve spatial modeling approaches

Qualification

GIS software proficiencySpatial modelingGeospatial analysisPython for geospatialTechnical writingAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Science or a related technical field

4–6 years of professional experience in GIS, geospatial analysis, spatial modeling, or a related discipline

Strong proficiency with GIS software platforms, particularly QGIS

Strong proficiency with Python for geospatial analysis and automation

Experience producing publication-quality maps and visualizations for proposals, reports, and presentations

Strong technical writing skills with experience contributing to proposals, planning documents, or engineering reports

Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate complex spatial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

Experience modeling wireless or sensor coverage areas, including line-of-sight, propagation, and terrain-based analysis

Familiarity with RF data, network planning, or sensor deployment modeling

Experience working with satellite or near-earth imagery

Exposure to defense, security, aviation, or critical infrastructure domains

Benefits

Full health coverage

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work hours

Company

SkySafe

SkySafe allows governments, law enforcement, airports, cities, and more to manage their airspace with real-time drone data and analytics.

Founded in 2015

San Diego, California, USA

11-50 employees

http://www.skysafe.io/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$45M

Key Investors

Kingfisher Investment AdvisorsAndreessen Horowitz

2021-12-17Series B· $30M

2017-07-20Series A· $11.5M

2016-04-20Seed· $3.5M

Leadership Team

Grant Jordan

CEO

Scott Torborg

Board Member

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