Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What you will be doing at Globalstar

As a Data Scientist, you will provide data analytics support across all technical areas of the company primarily in Satellite and Cellular wireless systems.  This will require you to build a deep understanding of the underlying datasets while working with system owners to validate their analyses.  You will participate in mathematical and statistical analysis along with data visualization using SQL and Python.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Build metrics collection pipelines from distributed infrastructure systems
• Integrate and clean large datasets from disparate sources
• Work with system owners to establish Service Level Objectives for their systems
• Work with Operations and Reliability Engineers to develop dashboards and alerts
• Work with Systems Engineers to analyze large datasets of real-world system performance data to inform design decisions and optimize network performance
• Measure the accuracy of simulation models compared to operational data at scale

What you will bring to Globalstar

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering with Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Physics or Computer Engineering
• Fundamental understanding of Electrical Engineering Principles
• 3 years of professional-post graduate Data Science experience in an Engineering Environment
• 3 years of Data Analytics experience
• 3 years of programming experience with C, Python, R, and/or MATLAB
• Experience optimizing complex SQL queries for large datasets
• Strong background in Postgres, MongoDB or MySQL
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, R, MATLAB, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or Grafana

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Master's or higher in Electrical Engineering with Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Physics or Computer Engineering
• Experience with data analysis for cellular telecommunication performance data
• Understanding of Beam forming and MIMO wireless system
• Familiarity with AWS data pipeline tools (S3, Kinesis, Kinesis Analytics, etc.)
• Should be able to understand datasets for wireless communication systems 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities.  This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position.  The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
• Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with NetSuite
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially under time constraints
• Ability to identify and seek needed information

What Globalstar offers:

• Work/Life Balance:  Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Financial Benefits:  401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
• Health & Wellness:  Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program