The engineer will build workflows that transform raw sensor data (photogrammetry, LiDAR scans, depth maps) into simulation-ready 3D assets with accurate geometry, material properties, and physics ...
The engineer will build workflows that transform raw sensor data (photogrammetry, LiDAR scans, depth maps) into simulation-ready 3D assets with accurate geometry, material properties, and physics ...
Reality Capture Specialist (LiDAR & Drone)
West Palm Beach, FL · Remote
$35 - $60/hr
Reality Capture Specialist (LiDAR & Drone) Company: M Hudson Design, Inc. Location: South Florida ... Drone Photogrammetry: Pilot enterprise-level drones (e.g., DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Matrice series ...
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Reality Capture Specialist (LiDAR & Drone)
West Palm Beach, FL · Remote
$35 - $60/hr
Reality Capture Specialist (LiDAR & Drone) Company: M Hudson Design, Inc. Location: South Florida ... Drone Photogrammetry: Pilot enterprise-level drones (e.g., DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Matrice series ...
LiDAR & GIS Data Processor
Saranac Lake, NY · On-site +1
We are seeking a highly motivated LiDAR and Photogrammetry Data Processor. The selected candidate will support the firm's Director of Remote Sensing. The successful candidate will be processing ...
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LiDAR & GIS Data Processor
Saranac Lake, NY · On-site +1
We are seeking a highly motivated LiDAR and Photogrammetry Data Processor. The selected candidate will support the firm's Director of Remote Sensing. The successful candidate will be processing ...
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Drone Pilot & Data Specialist
Amarillo, TX · On-site
$30K - $40K/yr
Capture high-quality data across multiple modalities: photogrammetry, multispectral, thermal, LiDAR, and oblique imagery. * Assist with agricultural spraying operations (training/licensing provided)
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Drone Pilot & Data Specialist
Amarillo, TX · On-site
$30K - $40K/yr
Capture high-quality data across multiple modalities: photogrammetry, multispectral, thermal, LiDAR, and oblique imagery. * Assist with agricultural spraying operations (training/licensing provided)
GPS Field Survey Technician
Englewood, CO · On-site
$60K - $120K/yr
... GIS, Photogrammetry, LiDAR, and Trimble GPS equipment. A good candidate will be self-motivated, technically savvy, able to travel within a week to two weeks' notice and can use Google/Microsoft ...
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GPS Field Survey Technician
Englewood, CO · On-site
$60K - $120K/yr
... GIS, Photogrammetry, LiDAR, and Trimble GPS equipment. A good candidate will be self-motivated, technically savvy, able to travel within a week to two weeks' notice and can use Google/Microsoft ...
... Photogrammetry Compiler. If you enjoy computers, virtual gaming or 3D modelling, we have an ... The job involves producing 3D maps from newly acquired aerial photography and aerial LIDAR data. If ...
... Photogrammetry Compiler. If you enjoy computers, virtual gaming or 3D modelling, we have an ... The job involves producing 3D maps from newly acquired aerial photography and aerial LIDAR data. If ...
Photogrammetrist II
Helena, MT · Hybrid
... and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for ... This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. For a full ...
Photogrammetrist II
Helena, MT · Hybrid
... and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for ... This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. For a full ...
Photogrammetrist II
Helena, MT · Hybrid
... and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for ... This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. For a full ...
Photogrammetrist II
Helena, MT · Hybrid
... and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for ... This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. For a full ...
Photogrammetrist II
Helena, MT · Hybrid
... and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for ... This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. For a full ...
Photogrammetrist II
Helena, MT · Hybrid
... and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for ... This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. For a full ...
... Photogrammetry Compiler. If you enjoy computers, virtual gaming or 3D modelling, we have an ... The job involves producing 3D maps from newly acquired aerial photography and aerial LIDAR data. If ...
... Photogrammetry Compiler. If you enjoy computers, virtual gaming or 3D modelling, we have an ... The job involves producing 3D maps from newly acquired aerial photography and aerial LIDAR data. If ...
... Photogrammetry Compiler. If you enjoy computers, virtual gaming or 3D modelling, we have an ... The job involves producing 3D maps from newly acquired aerial photography and aerial LIDAR data. If ...
... Photogrammetry Compiler. If you enjoy computers, virtual gaming or 3D modelling, we have an ... The job involves producing 3D maps from newly acquired aerial photography and aerial LIDAR data. If ...
... Photogrammetry Compiler. If you enjoy computers, virtual gaming or 3D modelling, we have an ... The job involves producing 3D maps from newly acquired aerial photography and aerial LIDAR data. If ...
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... Photogrammetry Compiler. If you enjoy computers, virtual gaming or 3D modelling, we have an ... The job involves producing 3D maps from newly acquired aerial photography and aerial LIDAR data. If ...
Photogrammetrist II
Helena, MT · Hybrid
... and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for ... This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. For a full ...
Photogrammetrist II
Helena, MT · Hybrid
... and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for ... This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. For a full ...
Photogrammetry. * LiDAR Benefits There are no benefits offered with this position but the candidate may be eligible for future benefits programs enrollment in 2026 for the 2027 calendar year.
Photogrammetry. * LiDAR Benefits There are no benefits offered with this position but the candidate may be eligible for future benefits programs enrollment in 2026 for the 2027 calendar year.
Integration of mobile LiDAR and imagery with traditional photogrammetry * Feature extraction and alignment across mobile, aerial, and terrestrial datasets * Support of reality capture programs ...
Integration of mobile LiDAR and imagery with traditional photogrammetry * Feature extraction and alignment across mobile, aerial, and terrestrial datasets * Support of reality capture programs ...
GIS Analyst - Photogrammetrist
Dulles, VA · On-site
Integration of mobile LiDAR and imagery with traditional photogrammetry * Feature extraction and alignment across mobile, aerial, and terrestrial datasets * Support of reality capture programs ...
GIS Analyst - Photogrammetrist
Dulles, VA · On-site
Integration of mobile LiDAR and imagery with traditional photogrammetry * Feature extraction and alignment across mobile, aerial, and terrestrial datasets * Support of reality capture programs ...
Product Line Lead - Survey & Utility
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$16.25 - $20.75/hr
Topographic surveying, terrestrial laser scanning, UAV photogrammetry, LiDAR, and other geospatial data acquisition technologies. * Utility mapping, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), existing ...
Product Line Lead - Survey & Utility
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$16.25 - $20.75/hr
Topographic surveying, terrestrial laser scanning, UAV photogrammetry, LiDAR, and other geospatial data acquisition technologies. * Utility mapping, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), existing ...
Photogrammetry. * LiDAR Benefits There are no benefits offered with this position but the candidate may be eligible for future benefits programs enrollment in 2026 for the 2027 calendar year.
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Photogrammetry. * LiDAR Benefits There are no benefits offered with this position but the candidate may be eligible for future benefits programs enrollment in 2026 for the 2027 calendar year.
GIS Analyst Photogrammetrist
Dulles, VA · On-site
Integration of mobile LiDAR and imagery with traditional photogrammetry * Feature extraction and alignment across mobile, aerial, and terrestrial datasets * Support of reality capture programs ...
GIS Analyst Photogrammetrist
Dulles, VA · On-site
Integration of mobile LiDAR and imagery with traditional photogrammetry * Feature extraction and alignment across mobile, aerial, and terrestrial datasets * Support of reality capture programs ...
Photogrammetry. * LiDAR Benefits There are no benefits offered with this position but the candidate may be eligible for future benefits programs enrollment in 2026 for the 2027 calendar year.
Photogrammetry. * LiDAR Benefits There are no benefits offered with this position but the candidate may be eligible for future benefits programs enrollment in 2026 for the 2027 calendar year.
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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in photogrammetry LiDAR, and why are they important?
To thrive in a Photogrammetry LiDAR role, you need a strong background in geospatial sciences, data analysis, and remote sensing, often supported by a relevant degree such as geography, geomatics, or civil engineering. Experience with specialized software such as GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), photogrammetry tools, and LiDAR processing platforms (e.g., LAStools, TerraScan), as well as certifications like ASPRS, are highly valued. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are important soft skills for working with technical teams and stakeholders. Mastering these skills ensures accurate data collection and processing for mapping, surveying, and infrastructure projects.
What is a photogrammetry LiDAR?
A Photogrammetry Lidar job involves using photogrammetry and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to create detailed 3D models and maps of terrain, structures, or objects. Professionals in this field process aerial or terrestrial data collected from drones, satellites, or ground-based sensors. They work in industries like surveying, construction, forestry, and urban planning to analyze spatial data and generate accurate geospatial representations. The role requires expertise in GIS software, data processing tools, and point cloud analysis.
What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in photogrammetry LiDAR?
Professionals in Photogrammetry LiDAR roles typically spend their days processing and analyzing geospatial and LiDAR data to create precise maps, 3D models, or topographic surveys. This often involves working with raw aerial imagery or scanner outputs, cleaning and classifying data, and using specialized software to extract meaningful information for projects. Collaboration with surveyors, engineers, or GIS specialists is common, as is fieldwork for data collection or quality assurance. These roles can be office-based, but may also require occasional travel to project sites, depending on the employer and project needs.

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Job description
Microsoft's Discovery and Quantum (MDQ) division develops and delivers advanced artificial intelligence (AI), cloud-enabled capabilities, and strategic technologies to help solve the world's major challenges. From accelerating scientific discovery with advanced AI tools, to pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing, to advancing robotics and AI capabilities that drive real-world impact, joining MDQ means building the future, partnering with fast-moving innovators, and operating in a high-impact, mission-driven environment.
At Microsoft Robotics within MDQ, we build and deploy technologies that enable people, robots, and AI agents to collaborate and achieve more.
We are building Microsoft's platform for physical intelligence-an integrated robotics software and AI platform that brings together humans, robots, and agents through robotics AI models, innovative teaming solutions and experiences, physically grounded agentic AI workflows, trustworthy test and evaluation, and real-world customer-focused validation. Built on Microsoft's core platforms and delivered through and with a global ecosystem of partners and customers, this platform accelerates AI for the physical world and helps robotics solutions move from experimentation to reliable, scaled deployment.
We are hiring a Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Robotics Simulation) at the Senior level, to lead the development of physics-ready 3D asset generation pipelines and integration of reality capture technologies into Microsoft's robotics simulation infrastructure. This role focuses on bridging the physical and simulated worlds by creating high-fidelity digital representations of real-world environments, objects, and robots. The engineer will build workflows that transform raw sensor data (photogrammetry, LiDAR scans, depth maps) into simulation-ready 3D assets with accurate geometry, material properties, and physics parameters, enabling photorealistic synthetic data generation, digital twin construction, and sim-to-real model validation.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
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Responsibilities
- Design and build automated pipelines for converting reality capture data (photogrammetry, LiDAR point clouds, depth camera scans, 360-degree imagery) into physics-ready 3D simulation assets with accurate geometry, collision meshes, material properties, and articulation definitions.
- Develop and maintain toolchains for physics-ready 3D asset generation, including mesh optimization, UV unwrapping, PBR material assignment, collision hull generation, mass/inertia parameter estimation, and annotation of semantic and functional properties.
- Integrate reality capture hardware and software workflows (e.g., NeRF, Gaussian splatting, structured light scanning, photogrammetry reconstruction) with the simulation platform's asset ingestion pipeline.
- Build 3D reconstruction workflows that enable rapid creation of simulation environments from real-world facility scans, supporting robotics deployment planning, testing, and validation.
- Create and maintain asset toolchains supporting industry-standard formats (USD/OpenUSD, glTF, FBX, OBJ) with appropriate physics and simulation metadata for import into robotics simulation engines.
- Develop synthetic data generation pipelines that leverage high-fidelity 3D assets to produce training data for perception, manipulation, and navigation models, including domain-randomized variations of materials, lighting, object placement, and camera viewpoints.
- Collaborate with robotics engineers, ML researchers, and perception scientists to define asset fidelity requirements, validate simulation-to-reality visual and physical accuracy, and iterate on asset quality based on downstream model performance.
- Implement quality assurance and validation workflows for 3D assets, including automated checks for mesh integrity, physics parameter consistency, rendering fidelity, and simulation stability.
- Review code and technical designs to ensure adherence to team standards for 3D pipeline performance, asset management, and data integrity.
- Remain current in 3D reconstruction, neural rendering, and asset generation research, proactively evaluating new techniques (e.g., generative 3D models, neural radiance fields, 3D Gaussian splatting) for integration into the platform.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- Experience with 3D reconstruction pipelines, photogrammetry, LiDAR processing, or neural scene representation methods (NeRF, 3D Gaussian splatting).
- Proficiency with 3D content creation and processing tools (Blender, Fusion, Maya, Houdini, MeshLab, Open3D, or equivalent).
- Experience with USD/OpenUSD, OBJ, STL, or equivalent 3D interchange formats and their integration with simulation or rendering engines.
- Background in physically based rendering (PBR), material authoring, or real-time graphics pipeline development.
- Experience building synthetic data generation pipelines for training computer vision or perception models.
- Familiarity with robotics simulation platforms (Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, or equivalent) and their asset requirements.
- Understanding of physics parameter estimation, collision geometry optimization, and articulated object modeling for simulation fidelity.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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