Lead AI scientist

The advent of New Space has not only created myriad opportunities for new actors but also resulted in a drastic increase in space traffic and debris in low-Earth orbit (LEO).

SpaceAble is a French company that specializes in Space Situational Awareness (SSA). The objective of our solutions is to ensure the safety of operations and to contribute to the sustainability of satellite operations in LEO.

Our team combines profiles from the space industry and from agile tech companies to develop innovative and state-of-the-art solutions. SpaceAble is the place where you can make a difference and play an integral role in creating a new leader for the next era of the Space Situational Awareness Industry.

We grow fast and provide opportunities for your career to evolve quickly and internationally.

Contract: 218-day package, Permanent position

Location: Curemonte (Corrèze 19), Remote

Experience: 5 years+

Travel: Occasional within Europe

Starting date: September 2023

Mission

As Lead AI Scientist at SpaceAble, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and models to solve complex problems in the space domain. You will work closely with engineering, research, and development teams to develop innovative AI solutions and create value from space data. Your expertise in AI and space data analysis will be essential to drive advanced research projects and guide the company’s initiatives in the use of AI. Reporting to the Head of Data, you will have the following responsibilities:

AI Research and Development: Design and develop AI algorithms and models to solve specific problems related to predicting phenomena and processing space data. Apply machine learning techniques, computer vision, natural language processing, or other relevant AI domains to process data and improve operational processes.

Project Management: Lead AI projects, plan activities, establish timelines, assign tasks to the team, and ensure the delivery of results within the given deadlines. Coordinate the necessary resources and skills to carry out AI projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, research, and development teams to understand AI needs, recommend technical solutions, and ensure smooth integration of AI models into existing systems.

Data Analysis: Analyze complex space data to extract actionable information and make informed decisions. Identify patterns, trends, and relationships in space data, using appropriate statistical techniques and data analysis tools.

Technical Leadership: Coach and guide a team of AI scientists and engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Maintain constant technological monitoring to stay up-to-date on AI advancements and best practices in the space domain.

Communication and Presentation: Effectively communicate the results of AI projects, findings, and recommendations to the management team, internal and external stakeholders, and the scientific community. Present research work at conferences and in scientific publications.

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Education and Experience: PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Space Data Science, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as an AI researcher or in a similar role, with hands-on experience in developing AI algorithms.

AI and Machine Learning Skills: Strong understanding of AI principles and techniques, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision. Practical experience with commonly used tools and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.

Knowledge of the Space Domain: Familiarity with space data, satellite systems, space missions, and specific issues related to the space industry. Understanding of the unique challenges related to the analysis of space data and the ability to propose innovative solutions.

Leadership Skills: Proven experience in managing and leading a team of AI scientists or engineers. Ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively with team members.

Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex problems, propose creative solutions, and make data-based decisions. Ability to solve problems related to the collection, cleaning, preparation, and analysis of space data.

Communication and Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical ideas in a clear and accessible way to a non-technical audience. Ability to write technical reports, scientific articles, and present research work at conferences.

Join SpaceAble as Lead AI Scientist and participate in the space revolution using artificial intelligence to solve complex problems and open new perspectives in space exploration.

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