--- title: Lidar Engineer at GovCIO in North Charleston, SC description: GovCIO is hiring for the Lidar Engineer role in North Charleston, SC. Pays $72K–$100K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/lidar-engineer-at-govcio-01a111dc-a503-7ed0-b9e0-013f12004df8 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join GovCIO as Lidar Engineer in North Charleston, SC. Pays $72K–$100K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/e1m95h.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | North Charleston, SC | | **Salary** | $72K/yr - $100K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 06, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** GovCIO sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for GovCIO. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $122,000 – $151,000 a year (median $139,000). ## Description GovCIO is currently hiring for a **LiDAR Engineer/Scientist 1** to design, develop, and integrate LiDAR-based sensing solutions for advanced perception systems. This role involves working across hardware, firmware, and software to deliver high-accuracy structural mapping and object detection capabilities. The ideal candidate has strong experience with LiDAR sensors, point cloud processing, and real-time perception and the ability to support engineering functions on the Navy’s Fleet Submarine Very Low and Low-Frequency Broadcast Engineering Support team. This position will be in Charleston, SC and will be an on-site position that typically requires 40% CONUS/OCONUS travel. **Responsibilities** - Develop and optimize LiDAR sensor configurations for vehicle, robotics, or mapping applications - Implement algorithms for point cloud filtering, segmentation, object detection, and classification. - Evaluate LiDAR hardware performance and recommend sensor selections and calibration strategies. - Integrate LiDAR data pipelines into existing perception or Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) systems. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers. - Conduct field tests, analyze results, and improve system performance in real-world conditions. - Create documentation, test plans, and reports for both internal use and regulatory compliance. - Understand how LiDAR can be integrated into Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), which incorporated tools like CST, and Solidworks can help visualize what is actually taking place at each site. - Perform electronics troubleshooting to the component level; read schematics/wiring diagrams; perform cable build/repair, connectorization, and rework/soldering as needed to restore system operation. **Qualifications** Required Skills and Experience - High School degree with 3-6 yrs experience - Clearance Level: SECRET - BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Robotics or Physics or related field. - 3+ years of hands-on experience working with LiDAR sensors or 3D perception systems. - Strong Proficiency with point cloud processing libraries (e.g., PCL, Open3D) - Experience in C++, Python, or ROS. - Familiarity with calibration, sensor fusion, and real-time systems. - Solid understanding of geometric algorithms and 3D data structures. Preferred Skills and Experience - Strongly desired: FAA Part 107 Certification **Posted Salary Range** USD $72,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr. ## Skills - Technical Support - SolidWorks - 3D Perception - Point Clouds - Soldering Techniques - Robot Operating Systems - Robotics - Reading Schematics - Calibration - Python - Sensor Fusion - Electrical Schematics - Algorithms - Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) - Object Detection - Sensor Systems - Model Based Systems Engineering - Mathematics - C++ - Test Planning - Market Segmentation - Computer Engineering - Computer Science - Data Structures - Electrical Engineering - FAA Part 107 Certification - SLAM Algorithms (Simultaneous Localization And Mapping) - Data Pipeline - Electronics Troubleshooting - Firmware - Computer Vision / Perception Systems - Regulatory Compliance ## Related - [More jobs at GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Mechanical & Related Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/mechanical-and-related-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Optical Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/mechanical-and-related-engineering/optical-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [South Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 43246 jobs - [North Charleston, SC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-carolina/north-charleston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1376 jobs - [GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 242 jobs ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [South Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 43246 jobs - [North Charleston, SC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-carolina/north-charleston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1376 jobs - [GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 242 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)