GIS Production Engineer
Leidos
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Canberra • Australia
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About the role
- Produce, maintain, update, and validate geospatial datasets in line with defined standards, schemas, and production schedules
- Support end-to-end GIS production workflows, including data ingestion, processing, quality assurance, and release
- Apply spatial analysis and geoprocessing techniques to generate accurate, fit-for-purpose GIS products
- Develop and maintain automated or semi-automated geospatial production processes using scripting and GIS tools
- Perform quality assurance and resolve routine data or production issues, escalating complex problems as required
- Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to documentation, continuous improvement, and informal mentoring of junior team members
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in GIS production or geospatial data engineering roles
- Strong knowledge of GIS platforms and tools (e.g. Esri ArcGIS suite or equivalent)
- Experience working with spatial data formats, coordinate systems, geodatabases, and metadata standards
- Understanding of geospatial data quality, validation, and production workflows
- Ability to follow structured production processes while identifying opportunities for improvement
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in team-based, deadline-driven environments, with exposure to scripting/automation and enterprise or regulated geospatial settings
- Must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV Clearance
Benefits
- Accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program.
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
geospatial datasetsspatial analysisgeoprocessing techniquesdata ingestionquality assurancescriptingautomated geospatial productiongeospatial data engineeringcoordinate systemsmetadata standards
Soft Skills
attention to detailcollaborationdocumentationcontinuous improvementmentoringproblem-solvingteamworkdeadline management
Certifications
TSPV Clearance