Scientific Photography

Bring Aerospace Precision to Life—From Anywhere: Remote 360° Photographer (Retoucher) Opportunity

Location:

Remote

Job Type:

On-Call | 12-Month Consultant

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Pay Rate:

Starting at $42.35/hour

Transform Images into Critical Aerospace Insights

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation innovator to hire a highly skilled

Photographer / APEX Retoucher

specializing in 360-degree imagery. In this unique remote role, you will reconstruct and refine detailed panoramic visuals that serve as accurate, as-built records of aircraft and components—supporting engineering, maintenance, and operational excellence.

Your work will directly contribute to preserving the integrity of aerospace documentation, ensuring nothing is overlooked—from fine details to real-world imperfections.

What You’ll Do

As part of the advanced APEX team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Reconstructing and retouching 360-degree imagery, including cube maps and equirectangular panoramas

Correcting image artifacts such as stitch misalignment, lens flare, and sensor dust through precise compositing

Performing nadir compositing to remove tripod shadows and obstructions while maintaining realism

Identifying and managing cross-cube stitching errors and ensuring seamless image continuity

Collaborating with QA teams to address feedback, implement revisions, and meet strict quality standards

Organizing and maintaining structured records of working files, including PSDs and final deliverables

Following established APEX workflows for asset handling, editing, and delivery

Managing multiple projects efficiently, meeting production timelines without compromising quality

Continuously learning and applying updated tools, processes, and best practices

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Strong proficiency in

Adobe Photoshop

, including compositing, layering, and non-destructive editing

Experience working with

high-resolution panoramic or 360-degree imagery

Solid understanding of

color management

(North American Prepress 2 standards preferred)

Ability to work with complex file formats (PSD, TIF, DNG, equirectangular panoramas)

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to detect subtle visual defects

Strong organizational and time management skills

Effective communication and collaboration abilities in a remote environment

Ability to work independently and proactively solve problems

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with 360 stitching tools such as

PTGui

and HDR workflows

Experience in aerospace, industrial, or technical imaging environments

Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience,

OR

Master’s degree with 4+ years,

OR

10+ years of equivalent professional experience

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll be part of something bigger—helping power innovation in aviation while growing your own career. Here’s what sets this opportunity apart:

Work remotely while contributing to cutting-edge aerospace programs

Collaborate with highly skilled teams in engineering, imaging, and quality assurance

Play a vital role in producing critical visual documentation used across global operations

Competitive compensation and flexible on-call engagement

A culture that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement

Opportunities to sharpen your technical and creative expertise in a specialized field

Ready to Elevate Your Craft?

If you’re passionate about precision imaging, thrive in a detail-driven environment, and want your work to support world-class aerospace innovation:

Apply today and help redefine how aviation is seen—one pixel at a time.

Pay Details:

$42.35 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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