Remote Sensing Technicians

Employers

Remote sensing technicians are employed in the private sector, federal government, and the military. Some examples of companies that employ remote sensing specialists include Motorola Solutions, General Dynamics, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Watershed Sciences. Many remote sensing technicians work in colleges, universities, and professional schools; at federal government agencies; and for scientific research and development services firms. Remote sensing technicians work for federal defense agencies, federal and state planning groups, environmental agencies, land management companies, and transportation agencies, as well as for private companies and consulting groups.

Starting Out

Remote sensing technicians often get their start through an internship or entry-level job. Some colleges and universities offer cooperative programs, in which students receive practical training while studying for their degree. Ask your school's career services office for help with finding internship and job opportunities. Conduct your own job search by contacting companies directly, visiting the career sections of professional associations' Web sites, and also looking at job listings on Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn, and SimplyHired, among others.