Senior Meteorologist

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE seeks a Senior Meteorologist to be the on-shift decision maker for forecasting and tasking, guiding responses to floods, wildfires, and storms as they unfold. You’ll lead forecasting for major events and mentor teammates to ensure 24/7 coverage.

You’ll work within the Solutions Operations department, collaborating with teams across global locations. Hybrid work is offered, with security screenings as applicable.

Qualifications

• Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a closely related field or equivalent training
• Experience in operational forecasting in a time-critical or 24/7 environment
• Strong knowledge of forecasting for global flooding and tropical cyclones
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including with non-technical stakeholders
• Willingness to participate in on-call weekend rotations and occasional 24/7 coverage
• Experience identifying and escalating process gaps or inefficiencies

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-shift operational point of contact for forecasting and tasking decisions
• Lead medium-range forecasting and acquisition planning for floods, wind, and wildfire events
• Serve as the on-shift expert on satellite imaging capabilities
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices
• Mentor and support other meteorologists on shift
• Participate in rotating on-call weekend schedule with compensation per policy

Skills

Operational forecasting

Time-critical / 24/7 environment

Global flood forecasting

Tropical cyclone forecasting

Decision making under pressure

On-call weekend rotations

Education

Degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences

Tools

QGIS

Python

Job description

• Location: Helsinki, Finland / Warsaw, Poland / Valencia, Spain / Athens, Greece/ Berlin, Germany
• Department: Solutions Operations
• Reports to: Meteorology Manager
• Employment type: Fixed term contract (January 2027 - February 2028)
• Workplace model: Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Role Highlights

• Location: Helsinki, Finland / Warsaw, Poland / Valencia, Spain / Athens, Greece/ Berlin, Germany
• Department: Solutions Operations
• Reports to: Meteorology Manager
• Employment type: Fixed term contract (January 2027 - February 2028)
• Workplace model: Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Meteorologist, you'll be the go to decision maker on shift for tasking and decision calls, helping guide how ICEYE responds to floods, wildfires, storms, and other natural catastrophes as they unfold. You'll be the first point of contact for operational decisions, mentor and support other meteorologists, and help shape the processes that keep a 24/7 global operation running smoothly.

Who We Are

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.

ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.

ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.

Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Act as the operational point of contact on shift, making forecasting and tasking decisions within established boundaries
• Lead medium-range forecasting and acquisition planning across flood, wind, and wildfire events, working closely with the wider team during high-impact events
• Serve as the on-shift expert on satellite capabilities and imaging
• Contribute to process improvements and operational best practices
• Mentor and support other meteorologists on shift, helping distribute workload effectively
• Participate in a rotating on-call weekend schedule (approximately one weekend every three weeks), with compensation per company policy

Must Haves

What we’re looking for

• Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a closely related field, or an equivalent training course
• Demonstrated experience in operational forecasting, ideally in a time-critical or 24/7 environment
• Strong working knowledge of forecasting for global flooding and tropical cyclones
• Comfortable making and owning decisions independently under time pressureClear written and verbal communication skills, including with non-technical stakeholders
• Willingness to participate in on-call weekend rotations and occasional 24/7 operation coverage
• Experience identifying and escalating process gaps or inefficiencies

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with satellite remote sensing or SAR imagery
• Experience with root-cause analysis or retrospective/post-incident review processes
• Exposure to KPI or OKR frameworks in an operational setting
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Basic QGIS or Python coding skills

Application Process

• TA Interview
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Take Home Task
• Panel Interview
• Department Lead Interview
• Final Interview with SVP of Solutions

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

Make the impossible possible

We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
• Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.