Geophysicist

Geophysicist

Location: Sherbrooke / Boston / Montréal / Ottawa
Employment Type: Full-Time in a fast-growing startup

About Us

SBQuantum is a seed-stage startup at the forefront of magnetic sensing innovation. Our vision is to unlock the full potential of magnetic intelligence through our proprietary quantum diamond technology and curated algorithms.

By combining diamond-based quantum sensors with advanced AI-driven software we transform complex magnetic field data into actionable high-value insights. Our solutions enable accurate magnetic mapping navigation and object detection in environments where traditional sensing technologieslike GPS radar imagery or sonarcannot perform.

From public safety and defence to space exploration our multidisciplinary team of engineers physicists and data scientists is redefining how the world perceives magnetic signalsturning invisible complexity into clear useful intelligence.

Why Join Us

Were a fast-growing deeptech startup building multiple bricks for the future of magnetic navigation. This is a unique opportunity to:

• Pioneer magnetic navigation for real world applications
• Bring your expertise in geophysics to collaborate with industry government and contribute to an emerging product
• Deploy and test your solution on different platforms
• Have real ownership and impact in a high-growth mission-driven environment

Who Were Looking For

Were looking for a proactive and hands-on person who thrives in building structure from the ground up and autonomous in making stuff happen. You bring a pragmatic solution-oriented approach with the autonomy and drive to move initiatives forward in a fast-paced environment. Youre highly collaborative able to work seamlessly across technical and non-technical teams and motivated by delivering meaningful impact through strong execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Magnetic field mapping & survey design - Plan and execute surveys to produce total-field vector and gradient magnetic maps for navigation applications selecting appropriate sensor configurations flight/traverse parameters and tie-line strategies to meet required spatial resolution and coverage.
• Data processing & geophysical software - Process raw magnetic data through established workflows in Geosoft Oasis Montaj and equivalent geophysical toolchains including diurnal correction IGRF removal levelling microlevelling gridding and filtering
• Research-level modelling with SimPEG & Python - Apply open-source inversion and forward-modelling frameworks (SimPEG discretize) alongside custom Python pipelines for advanced susceptibility modelling potential field transforms and algorithm development. Leverage these tools to simulate and compare different types of magnetic maps.
• Data QA - Continuously monitor and evaluate data quality throughout acquisition and processing; identifying noise sources sensor anomalies heading errors and tie-line mismatches. Maintain rigorous QA/QC documentation to ensure map integrity for navigation use.
• Field trial coordination & adaptive survey management - Coordinate and lead field campaigns; liaising with platform operators logistics teams and navigation engineers; while interpreting data in real time and making informed decisions to adjust survey plans dynamically in response to coverage gaps or environmental conditions.
• Gridding interpolation & map product delivery - Apply and evaluate gridding algorithms (minimum curvature kriging bi-directional) and potential field enhancements (RTP upward continuation derivatives) to produce calibrated georeferenced map products formatted for direct ingestion into navigation systems.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration & critical interpretation - Work closely with INS/navigation engineers to translate geophysical map outputs into fit-for-purpose navigation datasets critically interpreting ambiguous magnetic signatures flagging geological noise sources and iterating on map specifications as system requirements evolve.

What Were Looking For

• 5 years of experience in a startup environment
• Background in magnetic map processing
• Experience in autonomous platforms deployment
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats and switching contexts quickly
• Strong problem-solver with a bias toward action
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience with Geosoft/MiraGeophysics/SimPeg and custom Python code

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in deeptech hardware or scientific environments
• Familiarity with compliance grants or government processes
• Bilingual English/French

What We Offer

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to shape both the company and its culture
• Equity for you to participate to SBQs success
• Growth opportunities as SBQ scales

Required Experience:

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