Drone Analyst

NAXA

NAXA is a leading Geo-ICT consulting firm committed to using innovative geospatial technologies to solve modern problems facing humanity. Founded in 2014, the company aims to drive technological innovations, particularly in digital and spatial technologies, to address contemporary challenges in developing countries. NAXA specializes in digital mapping, geodata collection and management, analysis, and development of geospatial applications. NAXA offers an opportunity to work on the design, development, and implementation of digital solutions, primarily geospatial applications, that solve real-life problems in thematic areas such as disaster management, sustainable development, urban planning, land management, and more. The company's core technical expertise includes digital mapping, geodata collection and management, geospatial analysis, data analysis and visualization, and web and mobile-based geospatial application development. With over 300 successful projects to its credit, NAXA has collaborated with national and local governments, UN agencies, private sectors, and CSOs both in Nepal and abroad.

Details / requirements:

NAXA is looking for a highly motivated and focused individual willing to build a career in drones captured  data analysis and research. The candidate will be working closely with a dynamic team who is piloting a number of interesting analytical projects using Drones. 


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Carry out drones based aerial data capture planning, coordinate and supervise field mapping activities

  • Carry out drone data processing using available software

  • Carry out digitization of aerial images captured from drones and prepare GIS geodatabase

  • Research different available Open source drone data processing software and prepare technical manuals of the best available tools

  • Compile project reports (drone field visit reports, data collection, assessment and analysis reports) and necessary documents from different thematic experts and assist the GIS project manager in the preparation of final reports

  • Maintain a proper digital inventory of all drone based data collection, analysis and mapping projects


Skills Required:

  • Good knowledge of aerial photogrammetry, drone technology and geospatial data handling tools and methods

  • Intrinsic motivation in drone data capture and analysis

  • Strong understanding of drone data processing software (both commercial and open source such as PIX4D, Dronedeploy, Agisoft, ODM etc.) 

  • Experience in ArcGIS, QGIS and AutoCAD

  • Good interpersonal, cross-culture communication skills, proactive and self-motivated

  • Excellent writing skills in both Nepali and English



Qualification and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Civil or Environmental engineering (with a thesis relevant to the use of Drone technology is preferred)

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Drone Photogrammetry


Interested candidates are  requested to send a cover letter with their updated CV to hr@naxa.com.np before 16th May, 2021. 

Note*: Applications sent through FB pages will not be entertained. 

Overview

Category Computer - Technology/Management
Openings 1
Position Type Full Time
Position Level Mid Level
Experience 2+ years
Education B.E. in Civil, B.E. in Environment
Posted Date 23 Apr, 2021
Apply Before 16 May, 2021
City Kathmandu