GIS Engineer

Projects Overview

Date Posted: 10-Jul-2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Exp: 3 Year
Salary: ₹20000 / MONTH
Location: bengaluru
Education Req: Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: GIS Engineer – Drone Survey & DGPS Specialist

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Bengaluru (Bangalore North), Karnataka, India – 560001
Industry: Airline / Aviation
Company: Okulo Aerospace
Date Opened: November 26, 2024

About Okulo Aerospace

Okulo Aerospace is an early-stage startup based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, focused on revolutionizing aerial data acquisition through solar-electric hybrid aerial platforms. With a vision to enable continuous flight without landing, we are combining renewable energy and precision engineering.

Founded by Purdue University and NIT-Trichy alumni, Okulo is building a team of driven professionals who are passionate about solving hard problems. Join us to be part of an agile team that values innovation, professional growth, and a mission-driven approach.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented GIS Engineer to specialize in drone survey data processing and DGPS technology. This role requires hands-on experience with geospatial data and drone technologies to support projects in land surveying, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Perform photogrammetric processing of drone imagery:
- Generate DSM, DTM, Slope Maps, Point Clouds, and Orthomosaics
- Classify Dense Point Clouds
Geo-reference orthomosaics and digitize vector data from geo-referenced images
Create topographical maps in AutoCAD and relevant GIS tools
Prepare comprehensive project reports including monitoring and completion documentation
Convert geospatial data into required formats (JPG, DWG, Raster, Vector)
Manage spatial data formats: Shapefiles, GeoTIFF, KML, etc.
Perform advanced spatial analysis by integrating multiple data sources
Apply photogrammetry and remote sensing principles to produce high-accuracy 3D models
(Advantage) Process Lidar Data

Required Qualifications & Experience

3+ years of experience in drone surveying, photogrammetry, and GIS mapping
Educational Background: M.Sc / M.Tech in Geoinformatics, GIS, Remote Sensing, or related field
Proficiency with industry tools:
- Agisoft, Pix4D, QGIS, ArcGIS, Global Mapper, AutoCAD, Google Earth Pro
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills

Strong grasp of drone survey data processing techniques
Understanding of DGPS workflows
Familiarity with Lidar Data Processing is a plus
Excellent analytical and documentation skills
Effective communication and reporting abilities

Benefits

Intellectual fulfilment and fast personal/professional development
Be part of a high-impact, innovative team
Financial compensation (based on experience) + ESOPs
Flexible work hours, professional autonomy, and open-door policy
Strong meritocracy and collaborative culture

Join Okulo Aerospace and become part of a mission to redefine the future of aerial data acquisition.
Together, let's build what others think is impossible.

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