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Lynker Corporation

Geospatial Data Analyst

Charleston, SC · On-site

$78K - $92K/yr

This is opening is for one (1) full-time position located in Charleston, SC. Core responsibilities ... Work with office IT, Data Engineers (DBAs), and application developers in deploying new data ...

Prescient Edge

Senior Geospatial Analyst

Bellevue, NE · On-site

$83K - $110K/yr

... Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education High School / GED Travel Security Clearance ... programming in Python scripting language * Shall individually demonstrate eight (8) years of ...

Prescient Edge

Junior Geospatial Analyst

Bellevue, NE · On-site

... Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education High School / GED Travel Security Clearance ... programming in Python scripting language * Shall individually demonstrate three (3) years of ...

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AspectFull Time Geospatial EngineerGIS Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Geospatial Science, GIS, or related field; certifications like GISPBachelor's in Geography, GIS, or related; certifications like GISP
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, data collection, software development, technical analysisOffice-based, data analysis, map creation, report writing
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, government agencies, environmental companiesGovernment agencies, urban planning, consulting firms

Full Time Geospatial Engineers focus on designing, developing, and implementing geospatial solutions, often involving technical and fieldwork tasks. GIS Analysts primarily analyze spatial data, create maps, and support decision-making through data visualization. While both roles require GIS knowledge and certifications, Geospatial Engineers tend to have a more technical and engineering-oriented scope, whereas GIS Analysts focus on data analysis and reporting.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Geospatial Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% As Needed, 20% Temporary, and 60% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,989 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Engineering and Laboratory Services Department Head (Faculty)

Penn State University

Warminster, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

Penn State University rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 99 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

149th of 532 rated colleges and universities

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
We are seeking a Department Head for the Engineering and Laboratory Services Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The Engineering and Laboratory Services Department, located in Warminster, PA, focuses on 1) Supporting other departments in the research, design, development and transition of the electrical, mechanical, and software components and systems utilized in navigation applications, and 2) Assisting with laboratory and in-field testing. This position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty.
You will:
  • Lead a multi-disciplinary, diverse staff in the development, integration, test of high performance navigation systems and sensors
  • Plan, staff, and execute programs to ensure all departmental staff are appropriately and sufficiently tasked at all times
  • Recruit, retain, and define performance expectations of department staff
  • Develop, maintain, and utilize department staff and resources
  • Mentorship, professional, and career development of department staff
  • Evaluate professional growth through performance reviews
  • Foster an environment of collaboration across the department, division, office, and ARL
  • Support the execution of the department programs
  • Preparation and execution of department budgets
  • Proposal and project development
  • Support strategic planning initiatives
  • Interact and collaborate regularly with program management, program sponsors and stakeholders
  • Perform engineering work related to navigation integration and test

Faculty rank will be commensurate with education and experience. Minimally requires a Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline and 1 year related experience.
Required skills/knowledge include:
  • Strong engineering knowledge and background in the area of multi-disciplinary engineering design, implementation, and integration
  • Experience in rapid prototyping of navigation systems and sensors is highly desired
  • Project management skills required include producing project schedules, tracking critical paths, monitoring the progress of technical work, working with program managers and department heads to identify and resolve issues, and creating input for the generation of routine project reports.
  • Experience with navigation system integration and test
  • Expertise with PNT technologies which may include: Inertial Navigation, Global Positioning System, Alternative Navigation Technologies, Geophysical Navigation, Sonar Navigation
  • Excellent presentation skills and effective written and oral communication
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance is required

Preferred skills/knowledge include:
  • An active Top Secret security clearance is preferred

This job posting is for an on-site position located in Warminster, PA. A hybrid on-site/remote work schedule may be possible.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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