Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that tackle significant global challenges. The Geospatial Analyst Resident will conduct research in geospatial data integrity and its impact on navigation systems while working with a team to develop innovative navigation methods.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for characterizing and calculating map errors using state-of-the-art geospatial analysis, specifically focusing on magnetic anomaly maps
- You will perform detailed trade studies on regional effects, map quality, and flight profiles to determine their impact on navigation performance
- You will work with the navigation and geophysics team to integrate geospatial insights into navigation algorithms
Skills
- Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Geophysics, GIS, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a strong background in uncertainty quantification and spatial statistics
- Available for a 6-month residency
- Proficiency in Python
- Familiarity with git-based development and software development best practices
- Exposure to magnetic or other potential-field data is strongly preferred
- Ability to work full time hours
- Familiarity with navigation systems and algorithms, including GNSS and INS
- Geostatistics or Gaussian processes modeling
- Spatially correlated error modeling
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions
- Retirement savings with company matching
- Paid parental leave
- Inclusive family-building benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Company-wide seasonal breaks
- Support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance
- Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs
Company Overview
SandboxAQ develops AI and quantum technology solutions that enhance biopharma, cybersecurity, and materials science. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.sandboxaq.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
SandboxAQ has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.