Specialist – Big Data & AI

About the role

The Kuwait National Space Research Centre (KNSRC) seeks a Specialist in Big Data & AI to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of data pipelines and analytical platforms that support satellite and scientific missions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain big‑data pipelines for satellite data, sensor outputs, atmospheric measurements, and mission telemetry.
• Design scalable analytics platforms and data architectures aligned with KNSRC’s operational needs.
• Ensure data storage, integration, and processing frameworks are reliable, secure, and sustainable.
• Optimize compute resources and workflow performance to improve efficiency.
• Lead AI, machine‑learning, and advanced analytical model development for space physics, Earth observation, climatology, and space‑weather forecasting.
• Provide computational tools, algorithms, and automated analysis methods for researchers and graduate students.
• Oversee data validation, quality control, and the creation of dashboards, visualisations, and public‑facing datasets.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align data and AI activities with research, mission, and educational goals.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, AI/ML, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in big‑data, AI, or related fields.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Big Data pipelines
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning
• Scalable analytics platforms
• Data architectures
• Predictive modeling
• Data analytics frameworks
• Dashboard development and data visualization