Sr Atmospheric Sensor Engineer

Job Description

The company is a high-octane aerospace technology startup founded in 2019 and specializing in developing advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and microsensor technology for both government and civilian sectors. Currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Atmospheric Sensor Engineer to design, develop, and optimize advanced sensor systems for atmospheric and environmental monitoring.

The Company

The company offershigh-performance UAS, low-size, weight, and power (SWaP) sensor technology, and best-in-class AI video tools.

The company, which is run by former Special Forces Operators, has both a patriotic culture and diverse team with a history of success and focus on bringing industry-leading products to the warrior community.

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

The Compensation

$145K - $180K Competitive Annual Base Salary Plus Stock Option Package and Bonus Plan Commensurate with Experience

The Location

Fully onsite position based in the Camarillo, CA Headquarters

The Benefits

Comprehensive Blue Shield of California Medical Coverage (2 PPO & 1 PPO/Health Savings Account Options)

Preventative Care Services Covered at No Cost

Blue Shield of California & Guardian Dental PPO Plan Options

Blue Shield of California & Guardian Vision Plan Options

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Plans

Exclusive Employee Discount Programthrough BenefitHub

Clever Rx PrescriptionDiscount Program

The 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.

Applycomputational 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 rigorousenvironmental testing protocolsin 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

U.S. Citizenship required

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 withwind tunnel experiments, environmental chambers, and real-world sensor deployments

Familiarity withsensor calibration techniques, signal processing, and uncertainty quantification

Experience withembedded systems and real-time data processing

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

Background inmachine learning for sensor data analytics

Abilitytobebasedonsiteat the headquarters in Camarillo, CA

The Ideal Background

Innovative, hands-on, and highly practical in approach

Multidisciplinaryproblem solver driven by rigorous engineering analysis

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

Strategic, balancing scope and effort effectively

Highly skilledin clear communication through both discussion and documentation

Collaborative andthrives in teamwork to develop plans and solve complex problems

Background experience collaborating with meteorologists, aerospace engineers, or climatologists

Full-time