Army · 12Y

Geospatial Engineer: civilian jobs and transferable skills

Army 12Y Geospatial Engineer experience builds transferable skills in geospatial analysis, data analysis, computer systems, communications, and technical documentation. CivLaunch currently matches 3 open civilian jobs to this MOS, including RF Spectrum Engineer at Leidos, Hydrographic Surveyor at Woolpert, and Marine Geophysical Specialist at Woolpert.

About the 12Y MOS

Manages the Army's geospatial database and the map foundation of the common operating picture. Extracts features from imagery, field reconnaissance, and other sources, digitizes and analyzes geospatial data, builds printed and digital maps and products, and shares them through web services, removable media, and briefings.

Transferable skills

  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Computer Systems
  • Communications
  • Technical Documentation

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3 jobs match 12Y Geospatial Engineer

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  1. RF Spectrum Engineer

    Leidos · Washington, DC

    Potential Match
    • $69,550–$125,725 a year
    • Engineering
    • Hybrid
    • Secret clearance
    • Entry level

    Junior spectrum engineer for Leidos supporting the FAA in Washington, DC, three days on site and two remote. Analyzes how counter-drone detection and jamming systems could interfere with aviation radios, navigation and radar, models signal propagation, drafts temporary frequency authorizations and writes technical reports. Requires a Secret clearance, an electrical engineering degree and a year of spectrum or RF work.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to geospatial analysis, data analysis, and technical documentation.

    Shares 3 of your 5 skills:

    • Geospatial Analysis
    • Data Analysis
    • Technical Documentation
    • Bachelor's degree required
    View Job On the Leidos careers site · Added Oct 27
  2. Hydrographic Surveyor

    Woolpert · Port Orchard, WA

    Potential Match
    • $65,800–$82,300 a year
    • Technical Services

    Hydrographic surveyor for Woolpert in Port Orchard, Washington, traveling about 100 days a year to Oregon and California coastal projects. Runs multibeam, singlebeam, GNSS and lidar surveys, launches, operates and tows survey boats, and processes data with CAD and hydrographic software. Requires a bachelor degree in surveying, geomatics, marine science or a related field and vessel or survey experience.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to geospatial analysis, data analysis, and technical documentation.

    Shares 3 of your 5 skills:

    • Geospatial Analysis
    • Data Analysis
    • Technical Documentation
    • Bachelor's degree required
    View Job On the Woolpert careers site · Added Oct 27
  3. Marine Geophysical Specialist

    Woolpert · Anchorage, AK

    Potential Match
    • $75,400–$94,300 a year
    • Technical Services
    • Remote
    • 5+ years

    Marine geophysical specialist on the Woolpert maritime team in Anchorage, Alaska, with projects in Alaska, Hawaii and the lower 48. Runs multibeam and side-scan sonar, magnetometers and GNSS positioning from small boats and offshore ships, may operate company vessels up to 30 feet, and processes and reports survey data. Needs a relevant bachelor degree and five years of related work.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to geospatial analysis, data analysis, and technical documentation.

    Shares 3 of your 5 skills:

    • Geospatial Analysis
    • Data Analysis
    • Technical Documentation
    • Bachelor's degree required
    • Requires: Valid driver license; able to obtain US passport
    View Job On the Woolpert careers site · Added Oct 4