MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists is looking for a 3D Camera Tracking and Mapping Technician to join our team in Laguna Hills, CA. This is a full-time in-office position with occasional field work that requires advanced spatial analysis. The 3D tracking, mapping and graphics work done will form the foundation for opinions generated by MEA’s expert witnesses.
The annual salary is $70,000 to $90,000 depending on skill and experience. We contribute $1000 per month towards healthcare plan premiums (medical, dental, vision) and offer a safe harbor 401(k) plan. Starting vacation is 3 weeks (accrued annually) and we observe 12 paid holidays per year.
- Draft scene diagrams and exhibits.
- Interpret, extract, and map spatial evidence from reports.
- Perform and process 3D laser scans, structured light scans, and drone images.
- Perform photogrammetry to extract spatial evidence from photographs.
- 3D camera and object tracking from video.
- Associate degree in surveying, mapping or similar discipline.
- 3+ years of 3D tracking/surveying/mapping experience.
- Familiarity with 3D laser scanning workflow and point cloud processing.
- High ethical and technical standards.
- 3ds Max or Maya modeling and animation experience.
- Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience using SynthEyes.
- Drone experience.
Please email your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number, to [email protected].
MEA Forensic is a multi-disciplinary forensic investigation firm that specializes in collision reconstruction, injury biomechanics, product and material failures, human factors, and aviation accidents for the legal and insurance industries. It is challenging work that is intensely scrutinized in a court of law and often under rigid deadlines; it is also varied, exciting, and highly rewarding.
At MEA, we provide our staff with a stimulating, collaborative environment and extensive formal and informal training to solve forensic problems. We also conduct and publish scientific research to answer questions relevant to our work. Our salary, culture, and benefits are designed to attract and keep bright, high-achieving professionals.
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MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists is looking for a 3D Camera Tracking and Mapping Technician to join our team in Laguna Hills, CA. This is a full-time in-office position with occasional field work that requires advanced spatial analysis. The 3D tracking, mapping and graphics work done will form the foundation for opinions generated by MEA’s expert witnesses.
The annual salary is $70,000 to $90,000 depending on skill and experience. We contribute $1000 per month towards healthcare plan premiums (medical, dental, vision) and offer a safe harbor 401(k) plan. Starting vacation is 3 weeks (accrued annually) and we observe 12 paid holidays per year.
- Drafting scene diagrams and exhibits
- Interpret, extract, and map spatial evidence from reports and photographs
- Perform and process 3D laser scans, structured light scans, and drone images
- Perform photogrammetry to extract spatial evidence from photographs
- 3D camera and object tracking from videos
- Associate degree in surveying, mapping, or similar discipline
- 3+ years of 3D tracking/surveying/mapping experience
- Familiarity with 3D laser scanning workflow and point cloud processing
- High ethical and technical standards
- 3ds Max or Maya modeling and animation experience
- Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Experience using SynthEyes
- Drone experience
Referencing the job posting number, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
MEA Forensic is a multi-disciplinary forensic investigation firm that specializes in collision reconstruction, injury biomechanics, product and material failures, human factors, and aviation accidents for the legal and insurance industries. It is challenging work that is intensely scrutinized in a court of law and often under rigid deadlines; it is also varied, exciting and highly rewarding.
At MEA, we provide our staff with a stimulating, collaborative environment and extensive formal and informal training to solve forensic problems. We also conduct and publish scientific research to answer questions relevant to our work. Our salary, culture and benefits are designed to attract and keep bright, high-achieving professionals.
