SandboxAQ

Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, AQNav

United States · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 85 days ago

PythonData AnalysisCybersecurityBusiness DevelopmentSignal ProcessingSensorsEpicResearchCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

We are the bridge between cutting-edge quantum sensing research and real-world operations, working directly alongside the defense customers and platform integrators at the highest levels to prove that magnetic navigation works where it matters most.
The AQNav team is looking for a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team.

Lead the technical side of strategic pursuits. Own the technical workstream for high-impact customer pilots and presentations. Design and run experiments that compare AQNav against legacy and alt-PNT solutions. Deliver clear, quantitative customer analyses.
Build and own field analysis tooling.
Develop and maintain Python-based pipelines to ingest, clean, and analyze heterogeneous sensor and navigation logs (including binary formats).
Create repeatable visualization and reporting templates that turn raw data into decisions.
Lead field integration and represent AQNav externally.
Lead the technical side of strategic pursuits.
Own the technical workstream for high-impact customer pilots and presentations.
Design and run experiments that compare AQNav against legacy and alt-PNT solutions.
Deliver clear, quantitative customer analyses.
Partner with product, research, and engineering teams to prioritize issues, design follow-on experiments, and push for clarity around performance metrics, success criteria, and tradeoffs so that teams are aligned on what "right looks like."

Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis, signal processing, and visualization.
Strong understanding of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) principles and modern Alt-PNT approaches.
You know how an IMU works, where GNSS can break down, and can explain concepts like drift and latency to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Guidance for candidates on using AI Tools in interviews https://www.sandboxaq.com/ai-in-interviews

Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives or bonuses (where applicable), and equity participation.

Career Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs.
Education and availability.
Work-Life Balance: Fully remote, Flexible paid time off, company-wide seasonal breaks, and support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance.
Fully remote, Flexible paid time off, company-wide seasonal breaks, and 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.
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and respect, where diverse perspectives are actively sought and valued.
Our multidisciplinary environment provides ample opportunity for continuous growth - working alongside humble, empowered, and ambitious colleagues ready to tackle epic challenges.
Set the tone for how we communicate with our most important customers, serving as the primary technical partner in business development efforts, presentations, and conferences

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
Accommodations: We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in job application procedures for open roles.
If you need such an accommodation, please let a member of our Recruiting team know.
Read: Guidance for candidates on using AI Tools in interviews https://www.sandboxaq.com/ai-in-interviews

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