Role Overview:

We ARE seeking experienced MBES Data Processors to support our client on an offshore survey project involving the near real-time processing and quality control of Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) data collected from an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV). You will be responsible for processing, cleaning, validating, and delivering high-quality bathymetric data while supporting continuous 24/7 survey operations within a distributed, multi-time-zone team.

Key Responsibilities

Process and clean MBES data in near real time using BeamWorx AutoClean
Apply automated and manual cleaning techniques to ensure data quality and consistency
Perform quality control, validation, and correction of bathymetric datasets
Monitor incoming survey data from the USV and identify noise, anomalies, and artefacts
Optimise processing workflows and adjust parameters according to survey conditions and data quality
Generate bathymetric grids, point clouds, and other required survey deliverables
Maintain processing logs and documentation to ensure full traceability
Communicate data-quality issues to survey and acquisition teams
Coordinate with other processors across different time zones and ensure effective shift handovers
Support continuous 24/7 survey operations

Qualifications & Skills

Proven professional experience as an MBES / Multibeam Data Processor
Hands-on experience with BeamWorx AutoClean – mandatory
Strong experience in bathymetric data cleaning, QC, and validation
Good understanding of MBES processing workflows, including calibration, cleaning, and corrections
Experience with relevant hydrographic data formats and deliverables
USV MBES processing experience is preferred
Experience with sweeping surveys and/or cable route surveys is an advantage
Experience working in a remote or distributed processing environment is an advantage
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Comfortable working in a 24/7 shift environment, including potential night and weekend shifts

Location: Fully Remote
Contract: Full-time / Freelance assignment
Duration: October–December 2026
Start Date: October 2026
Working Hours: 40 hours/week
Shift Pattern: 24/7 operations; 8-hour or 12-hour shifts (TBC)
Travel: No business travel
Certifications: None required

MBES Data Processor – Remote