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Intern Data Scientist

SES SatellitesChicago, IL, USAOn-site8 hours ago

  • Internship

  • Not provided

  • May sponsor international talent

About the job

Requisition Number: 19854
Contract Type: Internship/trainee
Location(s):

Chicago, IL, US

Intern Data Scientist The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

Role Description The Performance Data Scientist Intern supports the Aero Performance Analytics team in transforming complex operational and network data into actionable insights to improve ser-vice level performance for Aero customers. This role focuses on leveraging machine learn-ing, advanced analytics, and modern data engineering techniques to identify performance trends, build predictive models, and enable proactive decision-making.

The intern will contribute to improving network efficiency, customer experience, and opera-tional performance across airline and connectivity environments.

Your Responsibilities

  • Data Collection & Preparation

  • Ingest, clean, and preprocess large-scale datasets, including flight logs, network per-formance metrics, and operational data

  • Parse structured and unstructured data sources to ensure data quality, consistency, and usability

  • Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify patterns, anomalies, and correla-tions

  • Predictive Modeling & Analytics

  • Develop and validate predictive models (e.g., network latency, throughput perfor-mance, service degradation)

  • Apply statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to forecast trends and de-tect performance issues

  • Continuously improving model accuracy through feature engineering and tuning

  • Performance Optimization & Data Visualization

  • Translate complex datasets into actionable recommendations for engineering and business teams

  • Build dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights effectively (e.g., Tab-leau, Power BI)

COMPETENCIES

  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business insights

  • Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and their real-world applications

  • Programming: Python, R, SQL (preferred)

  • Data manipulation and analysis: Pandas, NumPy, or similar libraries

  • Machine learning frameworks: Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or equivalent (preferred)

  • Data visualization: Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools

  • Familiarity with AI and its applications is a plus

Qualifications & Experience

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in:

  • Data Science

  • Computer Science

  • Engineering

  • Information Technology

  • Or a related quantitative field

  • Experience working with large datasets and data processing tools

  • Foundational knowledge of statistical analysis and predictive modeling

  • Exposure to cloud platforms or data engineering concepts is a plus

  • Knowledge or interest in satellite communications, aviation, or telecom industries is a strong advantage

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

About the company

SES Satellites
All of us have a story. At SES, we believe you should have the freedom to take your story wherever you want it to go – unlimited by geography, technology, or even gravity. This is why we provide a vast and intelligent network comprising the world’s only multi-orbit constellation of Geostationary (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites and extensive ground infrastructure – to deliver video and data solutions that connect more people in more places with content that enriches their personal stories. As the leader in global content connectivity solutions, we do the extraordinary in space to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on Earth. Because when everyone is empowered with content and connectivity, billions of experiences – and, thus, billions of stories – have infinite possibilities.