Atmospheric Scientist (associate Or Mid-level)

Boeing Aerostructures Australia

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Associate level: $91,800 – $124,200; mid-level: $1...
100% onsite
Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science
2+ years experience with large dataset analysis
Proficiency in matlab, labview, fortran, java, mathematica, or c++
This position supports the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in advancing Space Domain Awareness capabilities

Job Summary

  • This position supports the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in advancing Space Domain Awareness capabilities.
  • The role involves providing daily detailed forecasts for night operations and interpreting numerical weather prediction data from sources like GFS and ECMWF.
  • Candidates must be willing to work onsite at Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB with variable shifts including day, evening, night, and weekends.

Matching Summary

This position supports the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in advancing Space Domain Awareness capabilities.

Salary

Associate Level: $91,800 – $124,200; Mid-Level: $112,200 – $151,800; Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
  • 2+ years experience with large dataset analysis
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, LabVIEW, Fortran, Java, Mathematica, or C++
  • Strong forecasting skills for meteorological parameters
  • Ability to work variable shifts including nights and weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with small telescopes and optical system design
  • Knowledge of atmospheric optical turbulence parameters
  • Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
  • Master's or PhD in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
  • Experience running Weather Research Forecast model

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or natural science
  • 2+ years of programming experience in specified languages
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by export control regulations
  • Willingness to work onsite 100% of the time

Work Rights

Must have active US Secret Security Clearance and be a U.S. Person

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