Geospatial & Geophysical Data Engineer

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia Fender geophysics Full time $80,000 - $90,000 per year

About the Role

Fender Geophysics is seeking a skilled and motivated Geospatial & Geophysical Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this diverse and technically engaging role, you'll be responsible for acquiring, managing, analysing, and interpreting spatial and geophysical datasets to support a range of exploration, environmental, and infrastructure projects across Australia and beyond.

This position will suit someone who thrives at the intersection of spatial science and geophysics, with a passion for fieldwork, data innovation, and high-quality spatial outputs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Acquire, process, and manage geophysical and geospatial data from field surveys and remote platforms.
  • Integrate GIS, GPS, LiDAR, and remote sensing tools with ground-based geophysical instrumentation.
  • Generate spatial outputs including maps, 3D models, and technical documentation for clients and internal use.
  • Develop and optimise workflows for data validation, storage, and visualisation.
  • Maintain data quality and ensure compliance with metadata and spatial referencing standards.
  • Collaborate with field teams, scientists, and clients to meet project objectives.
  • Contribute to R&D efforts in geophysical and spatial data acquisition technologies.
  • Assist in the development of custom software tools and data integration platforms.
  • Support preparation of survey plans and land information documentation.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior technical staff when required.

About You

You're a self-driven geoscientist or spatial analyst with a strong foundation in data management, spatial analysis, and field-based data collection. You enjoy applying your knowledge across disciplines and using technology to solve real-world geoscience problems.

To be successful, you will have:

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Geophysics, Geoinformatics, Engineering in Information Systems, Spatial Science, Surveying, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in geophysical or geospatial data processing and interpretation.
  • Proficiency in GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) and scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB.
  • Experience working with geophysical datasets, remote sensing, and elevation models.
  • Solid understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and spatial data frameworks.
  • A strong fieldwork ethic and ability to work in remote environments when required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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