Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

Overview:

The GIS Developer will join a collaborative team supporting a military customer on-site to deliver advanced geospatial solutions. The primary objective is to convert historical data into a modern, mobile system capable of rapidly measuring and blueprinting internal building structures. This role involves direct interaction with stakeholders to ensure accurate deployment and usability of GIS data.

Responsibilities: 

• Support the conversion of legacy CAD and GIS data into an updated catalogue of GIS data holdings while preserving attribution.
• Deploy GIS data through OGC-compliant web services, data formats, and ancillary datasets to authorized personnel.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and data schemas for georeferencing and importing non-spatial data features into GIS.
• Publish geospatial data to the web and streamline associated procedures.
• Conduct training sessions on geospatial techniques and processes for the client.
• Provide recommendations on future technology purchases and architectural enhancements.

Job Duties:

• Work with CAD systems and data formats (e.g., .dxf, .dwg, AutoCAD, Microstation).
• Design and develop geodatabases to support customer requirements.
• Utilize programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, GDAL, and PDAL for geospatial development.
• Integrate geospatial data from various sources, including building interior/exterior data, for GIS applications.
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency with modern ESRI Suite, including license management and allocation.
• Hands-on experience with building interior and exterior data in GIS and CAD.
• Demonstrated experience with geodatabase design and development.
• Familiarity with OGC web services for GIS data deployment.
• Intermediate-level programming experience with relevant tools and libraries (e.g., Python, GDAL).

Desired Skills:

• Experience developing geospatial products using manually collected data (e.g., photos, GPS, drones).
• Familiarity with open-source GIS platforms like QGIS, PostGIS, and PySAL.
• Experience with data science tools and formats such as SciKit, Pandas, GeoPandas, JSON, and GeoJSON.
• Knowledge of advanced GIS tools and technologies (e.g., Tile Servers, Turf.js, Hive, Cesium.js, GeoNode).

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or professional certification in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field.

Security Clearance: 

• An active Secret clearance is required. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive national health, vision, and dental plans.
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Opportunities for relocation support.