Geospatial Analyst Resident (AI)

TL;DR

Geospatial Analyst Resident (AI): Conducting cutting-edge research in geospatial data integrity and its impact on navigation systems with an accent on characterizing and calculating map errors using state-of-the-art geospatial analysis. Focus on integrating geospatial insights into navigation algorithms and performing detailed trade studies on regional effects, map quality, and flight profiles.

Location: Remote within the United States with periodic travel to our office in Palo Alto, California.

Salary: $86,400 – $129,600

Company

hirify.global is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges.

What you will do

• Characterize and calculate map errors using state-of-the-art geospatial analysis, specifically focusing on magnetic anomaly maps.
• Perform detailed trade studies on regional effects, map quality, and flight profiles to determine their impact on navigation performance.
• Integrate geospatial insights into navigation algorithms.

Requirements

• 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.
• Exposure to magnetic or other potential-field data is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with git-based development and software development best practices.

Nice to have

• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives or bonuses (where applicable), and equity participation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions, retirement savings with company matching, paid parental leave, and inclusive family-building benefits.
• 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.