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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.\nWhat we offer:\nWork/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays\nFinancial 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\nHealth & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program\nJob Summary:\nThe Product Assurance Engineer plans, develops, and conducts tests on electronic components, products, and systems. The Product Test Engineer also acts as a product expert, assisting both design engineers and sales managers, as well as supporting customers with troubleshooting all product issues.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nNone\nDuties/Responsibilities:\nPropose, develop, and execute test plans in conjunction with software developers targeting functional and exception-based analysis.\nUse computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems for supporting current products.\nAnalyze and interpret test data for customer issues then prepare technical reports for use by engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel.\nDetermine conditions under which tests are to be conducted and the sequencing of test operations in supporting customer issues.\nConfer with manufacturing and design engineering personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data and data interpretation.\nPerform and coordinate electronic and mechanical engineering test activities concerned with the development and applications of consumer and industrial electronic devices\nGenerate test units and reports as well as product support documentation to comply with design requirements and applicable regulations/standards.\nPerform analysis of documented user requirements and direct or assist in the design of test plans to validate user requirements for complex software/hardware applications.\nReview user application system requirements documentation: design, define, and document unit and application test plans; 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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. 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