What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineering Manager position at Globalstar?
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 we offer:
- 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
Job Summary:
The Systems Engineering Manager leads and supports engineering and technical development projects. The position will interact with all levels within Globalstar and external vendors.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversee the team of Systems Engineers.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Define systems engineering requirements and perform analysis to make sure system operates within the constraints imposed by technical and business factors.
- Run system performance analysis.
- Provide and coordinate engineering support for the development of new products and services. Assume the technical management of projects as assigned.
- Provide systems engineering support to other groups to work with external vendors.
- Team with Gateway, Satellite and Product engineering functions with respect to the systems engineering aspects of new system deployment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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
- Outstanding time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Ability to identify and seek needed information
- Hands on technical problem-solving skills
- Experience with test equipment like Spectrum analyzer, Network analyzer etc.
- Experience with large scale satellite system integration and testing execution
- Ability to guide team of systems engineers for technical or any other issues faced by the team.
Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in wireless communication preferred
- Candidate must have at least 20 years of experience in systems engineering - with at least 10 in a wireless environment - with an emphasis on modern communication systems. A background in satellite systems is required.
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed
- Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
- Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
- Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
- Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
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.
Globalstar is an EOE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
