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Fleet Scheduler Data Scientist

AST SpaceMobile
Location
Lanham, Maryland, United States
Posted
26 days ago
Department
AIT Management
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, Aerospace, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5-7+ years delivering AI, ML, and other optimization systems in production environments
  • Demonstrated experience solving large-scale combinatorial optimization problems
  • Strong background in traditional optimization methods, including mixed-integer programming and constraint programming
  • Experience modeling and solving large-scale problems represented as graphs or heterogeneous graph structures
  • Strong Python and ML/optimization tooling experience
Nice to have
  • Experience with reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, or hybrid ML + optimization
  • Familiarity with satellite operations and RF communications
  • Experience building real-time or safety-critical decision systems
  • Prior technical leadership of AI/ML or optimization teams
What the job really is

The Fleet Scheduler Data Scientist at AST SpaceMobile will focus on designing and deploying AI and ML powered algorithms for optimizing satellite and ground scheduling. This role involves developing large-scale combinatorial optimization algorithms, creating predictive models, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure the algorithms are production-ready and effectively integrated into operational systems.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires deep understanding of complex optimization techniques
  • Collaboration with various engineering teams may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Physical requirements include occasional lifting and extended computer use
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