Senior Signal Processing Engineer

Summary

Join SandboxAQ as a Senior Signal Processing Engineer and develop cutting-edge signal processing algorithms for a state-of-the-art magnetic navigation system. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design algorithms to remove noise from sensor data, create digital twins for realistic noise modeling, and continuously refine models for accuracy. This role requires a strong foundation in signal processing, Python programming, and experience with time-series data analysis. You will contribute to technical documentation and work in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with 5+ years software development in a rapidly scaling startup or research setting
• Strong foundation in signal processing concepts, including Fourier analysis, filtering, modulation, and spectral estimation
• Strong foundation in Python, with experience in numerical/scientific Python (e.g. NumPy, SciPy, etc)
• Hand-on experience with time-series data analysis and sensor data processing
• Experience with machine learning techniques for signal processing applications
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to USG contract requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced algorithms for signal denoising, noise reduction, and feature extraction from time series data
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to apply signal processing techniques to real-world sensor data problems
• Conduct experiments and simulations to evaluate and optimize the performance of denoising algorithms
• Explore and integrate machine learning methods to enhance signal processing techniques and achieve better noise reduction
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate learnings into broader system architectures
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and test plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience with C/C++ for higher-performance or embedded systems
• Experience with cloud deployment utilities (e.g. AWS/GCP/etc)
• Experience in a research environment
• Background in aviation

Benefits

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be $154k-$216k per year
• This role may be eligible for annual discretionary bonuses and equity
• Competitive salaries
• Stock options depending on employment type
• Generous learning opportunities
• Medical/dental/vision
• Family planning/fertility
• PTO (summer and winter breaks)
• Financial wellness resources
• 401(k) plans