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Compass Point, an Akima company, is looking to hire a Geospatial Database Engineer to join us supporting one of our current government customers at Fort Campbell, KY. The successful candidate will be part of a team that builds synthetic environments that are flown on Special Operations Forces ground and air simulators; the system provides operational intelligence support to enable integrated SOF mission planning and rehearsal for real-world combat environments. This position will help develop, enhance, and analyze various forms of digital geographical data, and then assemble this data into real-time visual databases for flight and ground simulation.

There are significant growth and learning opportunities exist for those who demonstrates initiative, inventiveness, original thought, incisive analysis, and comprehensive synthesis. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

+ Collecting and preparing source material (Imagery/Elevation/etc.)

+ Collecting and/or modifying geospatial informational (GIS) data and then prepping the data for translation to 3D content

+ Processing GIS data through different workflows to generate 3D scene visualizations

+ Utilize state-of-the-art software tools to acquire, extract, exploit, correlate and fuse elevation, manmade and natural cultural features, imagery and other intelligence source data required for 3D scene visualization database production

+ Creating/Editing Unity template applications

+ Automate GEOINT/GIS processes through scripting, etc.

+ Other duties as required

Qualifications

+ Active/Or ability to obtain Secret clearance

+ Associate or Bachelor-level degree. Combination of training, education, experience (including Military service) equivalent to a degree and required years of experience may be acceptable)

+ Proficient user of one of the following programs: ESRI ArcGIS Suite, QGIS, Global Mapper, Presagis Creator, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Autodesk Maya, Maxon Zbrush, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Substance 3D suit, Presagis Terra Vista, Unity, and MetaVR.

+ Experience creating and manipulating multiple geospatial intelligence data formats used to create simulation visual databases.

+ Demonstrated a strong desire to learn new skills and workflows

+ A team player that has demonstrated a superior ability in developing effective professional and interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues across multiple functional groups and external partners.

+ Has demonstrated an ability to balance responsibilities among assigned activities; including the ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, and proven adaptability to varying customer needs.

+ Good time management skills are necessary to complete projects that range in time from a few hours to months.

+ Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required.

Job ID

2025-17391

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Compass Point, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Compass Point, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

**For our shareholders** , Compass Point provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

**For our government customers** , Compass Point delivers a broad range of skilled IT services, including data-centric services, software development, IT infrastructure modernization, managed IT services, and more.

**As a Compass Point employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).