Job Overview
Location
United States
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
March 23, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Geospatial Analyst Resident on the AQNav Team at SandboxAQ Inc., you will contribute to the design and development of novel magnetic navigation systems that serve as GNSS alternatives, directly supporting advancements in secure, resilient positioning technology for critical applications in defense, aerospace, and infrastructure.
- • You will conduct high-impact research focused on geospatial data integrity, specifically characterizing and quantifying errors in magnetic anomaly maps to improve the accuracy and reliability of next-generation navigation algorithms.
- • Your day-to-day responsibilities will include performing detailed trade studies on regional geophysical effects, map quality, and flight profiles to assess their influence on navigation system performance under varying environmental conditions.
- • You will collaborate closely with navigation, geophysics, and software engineering teams to translate geospatial insights into actionable improvements in magnetic navigation algorithms, ensuring seamless integration of analytical findings into real-time systems.
- • You will utilize Python to process, analyze, and visualize large geospatial datasets, applying statistical and spatial analysis techniques to quantify uncertainty and model spatially correlated errors in magnetic field measurements.
- • You will engage with git-based workflows and software development best practices, contributing to code reproducibility, version control, and collaborative development within an agile engineering environment.
- • You will join a small, interdisciplinary team of experts in AI, geophysics, aerospace engineering, and navigation systems, operating within SandboxAQ’s mission-driven culture that values innovation, scientific rigor, and cross-functional collaboration.
- • SandboxAQ emerged from Alphabet Inc. in 2022 as an independent, growth-capital-backed company, bringing together world-class talent in AI, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing to solve global challenges in navigation, cybersecurity, life sciences, and financial services.
- • Through this residency, you will gain hands-on experience applying advanced geostatistical methods, Gaussian processes, and uncertainty quantification techniques to real-world navigation challenges, building expertise at the intersection of geospatial science and AI-driven sensing.
- • You will develop professional skills in technical communication, interdisciplinary teamwork, and systems thinking, positioning yourself for future roles in geospatial analysis, navigation engineering, or applied geophysics in industry or research settings.
🎯 Requirements
- • Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Geophysics, GIS, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field with demonstrated coursework or research in uncertainty quantification and spatial statistics.
- • Availability for a 6-month residency, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week (part-time) or full-time, starting in Summer 2026 (earlier availability considered).
- • Proficiency in Python for data analysis, scripting, and geospatial processing, including experience with libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas, or similar.
- • Exposure to magnetic or other potential-field data (e.g., gravity, gradiometry) is strongly preferred, including familiarity with data acquisition, processing, or interpretation.
- • Familiarity with git-based version control and software development best practices, including branching, pull requests, and code documentation.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives or bonuses and equity participation, reflecting SandboxAQ’s commitment to rewarding impact and innovation.
- • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, with substantial employer premium contributions to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
- • Retirement savings plan with company matching, paid parental leave, and inclusive family-building benefits to support long-term financial and personal well-being.
- • Flexible paid time off, company-wide seasonal breaks, and support for adaptable work arrangements to promote sustainable performance and work-life balance.
- • Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job training, cross-functional collaboration, and internal upskilling programs to accelerate professional growth.
Skills & Technologies
Python
Git
Remote
Degree Required
About SandboxAQ Inc.
SandboxAQ is an enterprise AI company spun out of Alphabet in 2022, focused on applying large quantitative models to solve complex problems in cybersecurity, encryption, sensing, and simulation. Its software and hardware solutions combine AI with quantum-inspired methods to help government and Fortune 500 clients secure data, accelerate materials discovery, and optimize sensing for healthcare and navigation. Based in Palo Alto with global offices, the company partners with large systems integrators and cloud vendors to deploy scalable, physics-aware AI platforms for defense, life sciences, and financial services organizations.
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