Drone & Geospatial Solutions Engineer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

FarmwiseAI seeks a Drone & Geospatial Solutions Engineer to design, execute, and automate drone‑based geospatial projects. The role blends drone operations, remote‑sensing data processing, and Python‑driven SaaS development for government and enterprise clients.

Role Snapshot

• Plan and execute independent drone survey missions
• Process RGB, multispectral and LiDAR data via photogrammetry
• Automate geospatial workflows with Python
• Enhance FarmwiseAI's drone‑geospatial SaaS platform
• Collaborate across AI, GIS, and product teams
• Travel to field sites for data acquisition

Must-Have Requirements

• Valid DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC)
• Minimum 2+ years of drone surveying, GIS, remote sensing, or geospatial engineering experience
• Proven planning and execution of drone survey missions
• Strong expertise in photogrammetric processing of RGB, Multispectral, and LiDAR datasets
• Hands‑on experience with remote sensing, GIS, and geospatial data processing
• drone surveying
• GIS
• remote sensing
• geospatial engineering
• DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC)
• Valid DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) – Mandatory

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Proficiency in Python for workflow automation
• Experience with QGIS, ArcGIS, or other GIS software
• Good understanding of RTK/PPK survey workflows
• Willingness to travel extensively for field surveys
• Python automation
• GIS software usage

Work Setup

• Location: Chennai, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Travel: Willingness to travel extensively for field surveys
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility

What You'll Likely Work On

• Lead end‑to‑end drone survey missions, from flight planning to data capture
• Process and analyze multispectral, RGB, and LiDAR datasets using industry‑standard photogrammetry tools
• Build and maintain automated geospatial pipelines in Python
• Integrate processed data into FarmwiseAI's SaaS platform and support feature enhancements
• Apply RTK/PPK techniques to ensure sub‑centimeter survey accuracy
• Partner with AI, GIS, and product engineering teams to deliver analytics and insights
• Travel to client sites for on‑ground surveys and data collection

Good Fit If You Have

• Willingness to travel extensively for field assignments
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication