What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Atmospheric Sensor Engineer (Job ID 2992599) position at Blast Talent?
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 offers high-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 be focusing 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 Program through BenefitHub
- Clever Rx Prescription Discount 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.
- 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
- 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 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
- Ability to be based onsite at the headquarters in Camarillo, CA
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
Salary : $145,000 - $180,000
