Solutions Engineer - Mining Automation & Geospatial Technology

Skycatch, Inc.

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Our solutions are deployed in top global mining companies and we're a trusted partner to industry leaders like Caterpillar and NVIDIA, helping mines transition toward autonomy, precision planning, and near-real-time decision-making. Skycatch is transforming mining with high-accuracy drone mapping, AI-powered analytics, and automation tools that enable safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations.

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    LocationSan Francisco, CA

    Description

    About Skycatch

    Skycatch is transforming mining with high-accuracy drone mapping, AI-powered analytics, and automation tools that enable safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations.

    Our solutions are deployed in top global mining companies and we're a trusted partner to industry leaders like Caterpillar and NVIDIA, helping mines transition toward autonomy, precision planning, and near-real-time decision-making.

    We're looking for a Solutions Engineer who's as comfortable walking a haul road in steel-toe boots as presenting ROI-driven analytics in the boardroom. You'll be the bridge between real mining pains and cutting-edge Skycatch technology.

    What You'll Do

    • Lead proof of concepts and demos at mine sites worldwide, showing how Skycatch's drone automation and geospatial analytics solve real operational problems.
    • Map customer pain points (haul road compliance, mine plan validation, stockpile accuracy, highwall safety) to Skycatch workflows and business outcomes.
    • Design and present technical proposals that clearly communicate ROI and operational impact.
    • Deliver onboarding & training to surveyors, engineers, operations, and safety teams so Skycatch becomes part of their daily workflow.
    • Ensure customer success post-deployment, monitoring usage, surfacing new use cases, and supporting contract renewals/expansion.
    • Collaborate closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to bring customer feedback into future Skycatch innovations.

    What We're Looking For

    • 5+ years in mining operations, ideally in mine planning, surveying, geotechnical, or production engineering.
    • Familiarity with open-pit mining workflows, safety standards, and operational KPIs.
    • Experience with survey/GIS tools (RTK GPS, LiDAR, photogrammetry, ArcGIS, Vulcan, Deswik, MineStar, Hexagon, or similar).
    • Ability to

    connect operational metrics (e.g., truck availability, fuel burn, downtime) to technical solutions.

    Skills & Traits

    • Confident presenting to both frontline crews and C-suite executives.
    • Hands-on technologist, comfortable flying a drone, troubleshooting network connectivity, or configuring software in the field.
    • Problem solver who thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
    • Willingness to travel frequently to customer sites worldwide.

    Why Join Us

    • Be part of a global leader in mining digitization and autonomy enablement.
    • Work with cutting-edge technology - autonomous drone systems, AI analytics, real-time data processing.
    • Make a tangible impact on safety, productivity, and sustainability in mining.
    • Collaborate with some of the biggest names in mining and heavy equipment manufacturing.

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