Sr. Atmospheric Sensor Engineer

About the job

Knightwerx is looking for an experienced Sr. Atmospheric Sensor Engineer to join our growing R&D team. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop low SWaP sensor technology from the ground up. We operate in a fast-paced development environment that balances innovation and ingenuity with practicality and reliability. You will be involved in every aspect of the engineering process from clean-sheet design and prototyping to outdoor testing, customer interaction, and manufacturing.

Requirements

Must have US citizenship

On-site, collaborative work environment

Your Focus

Seeking a Senior Atmospheric Sensor Engineer who will be focusing heavily on micro atmospheric wind sensors, algorithm development, fluid dynamics, and environmental tuning and testing, ensuring high-accuracy data collection and best-in-class real-world performance.

Your Role

Develop and optimize signal processing and data fusion algorithms for atmospheric sensor systems.

Implement machine learning techniques for sensor calibration, anomaly detection, and data validation.

Enhance real-time data acquisition and processing pipelines for high-precision environmental measurements.

Apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to model airflows, turbulence, and sensor-environment interactions.

Design and validate sensor housings and components to optimize air sampling and minimize measurement biases.

Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate fluid dynamics insights into sensor design.

Develop and execute rigorous environmental testing protocols in controlled and field conditions.

Analyze sensor performance under extreme temperatures, humidity, pressure, and pollution levels.

Utilize wind tunnels, climate chambers, and real-world deployments to validate sensor accuracy and reliability.

The Background Profile

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or related field; Masters Degree a plus

Prior experience with micro atmospheric wind sensors, algorithm development, fluid dynamics, and environmental sensor tuning and testing

Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for numerical modeling and data processing

Experience with wind tunnel experiments, environmental chambers, and real-world sensor deployments

Familiarity with sensor calibration techniques, signal processing, and uncertainty quantification

Experience with embedded systems and real-time data processing

Knowledge of optical, electrochemical, or Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)-based sensing technologies

Background in machine learning for sensor data analytics.

The Ideal Background

Innovative, hands-on, and highly practical in approach

Multidisciplinary problem solver driven by rigorous engineering analysis

Goal-oriented, learns from mistakes, and ensures a complete design process

Strategic, balancing scope and effort effectively

Highly skilled in clear communication through both discussion and documentation

Collaborative and thrives in teamwork to develop plans and solve complex problems

Background experience collaborating with meteorologists, aerospace engineers, or climatologists.

About Knightwerx

Knightwerx is a start-up company that was born to be game-changing. From its inception, Knightwerx has focused on solving real-world, mission-critical problems for the military special operations community and civilian sectors. Our approach is to seek top experts for every position who are not only willing to make a lasting impact but to drive innovation and enhance the company’s direction.