GNSS Data Scientist Associate

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

4d•$88,500 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Design, develop, and maintain software and systems for the collection, processing, and analysis of satellite navigation signals in the Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Python or C/C++ coursework or experience.
Data analysis coursework or experience.
Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, be willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks.
The position will require attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills and excellent judgment.
Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.
Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
Regular and punctual attendance.
US Citizen.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
GPS/GNSS coursework or experience.
Work experience with revision control systems such as Gitlab.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Python and C/C++.
Professional experience as a software developer.
Understanding of data analysis and processing within AWS cloud infrastructure.
Knowledge of design and development of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and techniques.
Experience with SQL and relational databases.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a GPA of 3.5 in major coursework.

Responsibilities

Independently develop new data processing and analysis software as required using Python, C/C++, or scripting to satisfy project objectives.
Perform analysis of observation and navigation data using established software tools, repositories and libraries in accordance with established internal practices.
Contribute to analyses and characterizations of GPS/GNSS
Identify improvements and new methods for GPS/GNSS data collection and analysis.
Evaluate and develop new metrics, algorithms, processing techniques with modernized GPS and GNSS signals.
Contribute to testing and routine assessments of GPS and GNSS receiver performance.
Provide supporting information for project reviews and technical interface meetings.
Identify future analytical software and hardware resource requirements.
Assist with data archive organization and maintenance.
Further develop knowledge of GNSS and related domains.
Document progress and completion of work.
Other related functions as assigned.