Director of Systems Integration & Test

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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 System Integration and Test Lead is responsible for the overall system integration and testing across the company, for existing and new end-to-end systems. Supervisory Responsibilities :
• Lead a team of system integration and test engineers
• Recruit, motivate, inspire, and mentor SIL engineering team Duties / Responsibilities :
• Lead a team of system integration and test engineers on complex wireless systems.
• Create and review test plans / procedures.
• Analyze logs created during testing.
• System analysis of failures to support root cause investigations.
• Define and identify software tools to automate testing and analysis.
• Define simulators to support end-to-end testing.
• Write detailed test reports.
• Work across disciplines including hardware, software, firmware engineers as well as product managers.
• Build an in-house team as well as extensive use of contractors. 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 Education, Experience, and Licenses / Certifications :
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Director level experience required
• 10 years relevant experience required
• Leading a team of system integration and test engineers on complex wireless systems
• Experience creating and reviewing test plans / procedures 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. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)