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Senior Data Scientist - Guidance, Navigation & Controls (Starlink)

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Join SpaceX as a Senior Data Scientist in Guidance, Navigation & Controls for Starlink

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to join the Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) team for Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is a revolutionary satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. As a Data Scientist on the Starlink GNC Team, you will play a crucial role in developing strategies, metrics, tools, models, and processes to monitor the health and safety of over 6,000 satellites in orbit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Statistical Analysis and Telemetry: Combine statistical analysis, software, and telemetry to uncover trends in the Starlink constellation.
  • Actionable Insights: Transform insights into action items for engineering teams, using statistically-driven evidence.
  • Monitoring Systems: Develop and implement systems to quickly detect trends and regressions.
  • Predictive Modeling: Develop and validate models predicting constellation health and risk.
  • Future Rollouts: Guide the rollout of next-generation satellites based on current performance insights.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, statistics, or a related STEM discipline.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in data science or machine learning.
  • 3+ years of experience with Python and SQL.
  • 3+ years of experience with statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience in analytics, data science, or machine learning.
  • Proficiency in building predictive models and machine learning pipelines.
  • Excellent data visualization skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with developing and deploying data analysis tools.
  • Ability to parse technical subjects deeply and drive positive outcomes.
  • Self-starter attitude with the ability to communicate across disciplines.
  • Background in statistics or computational physics.

Additional Requirements

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Must meet ITAR requirements: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000 per year.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and more.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of satellite technology and making a significant impact on global connectivity. If you are passionate about data science and eager to work on cutting-edge projects, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits
Extracted with AI

  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • 5 days of sick leave per year
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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