[Remote] Data Architect at Astra

India

Astra Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data & Analytics, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 8+ years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
  • Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
  • Excellent analytical skills, tenacious problem solver with strong verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with Big Data to provide EDA to senior team leads
  • SQL skills; including creating and modifying macros, as well as creating dashboards using SQL coding
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Ability to independently analyze large amounts of data; including the ability to identify, analyze, and interpret trends, gaps, patterns in complex data sets
  • Proficient in SAS, Python, R, TensorFlow, Hadoop, and/or Spark

Responsibilities

  • Leads in the development and coding of software programs, algorithms and automated processes to cleanse, integrate and evaluate large datasets from multiple disparate sources
  • Identifies meaningful insights from large data and metadata sources
  • Interprets and communicates insights and findings from analysis and experiments to product, service, and business managers
  • Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges and presents to the executive board
  • Create data visualizations
  • Leads and mentors others on the team
  • Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms
  • Troubleshoot and test database technical issues with development team
  • Independently analyze data sets to identify opportunities for increased accuracy and efficiency
  • Perform quality assurance on data to determine potential data gaps
  • Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements
  • Work with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems

Skills

Data Modeling
Data Integration
Data Analysis
Statistical Modeling
Machine Learning
Predictive Modeling
Data Visualization
Database Troubleshooting
Data Quality Assurance

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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