Senior Environmental Scientist (Precision Weather Forecasting, Cloud Analysis & Cloud Seeding)

Accel1

Hyderabad

On-site

INR 7,005,253 - 13,134,850

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Field Operation Bonuses

Travel Allowances

Access to Cutting-edge Instrumentation

Opportunities for National Policy Participation

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at a forward-thinking company dedicated to combating water scarcity through innovative climate interventions. As a Senior Environmental Scientist, you will lead the charge in real-time weather operations and precision cloud seeding, utilizing cutting-edge technology and AI to enhance agricultural resilience in drought-prone regions. Collaborate with top experts in the field and contribute to India's first integrated precision cloud seeding program. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on climate resilience and community empowerment.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in weather prediction and cloud seeding operations.
Strong knowledge of AI-enhanced modeling systems for cloud targeting.

Responsibilities

Analyze real-time meteorological data to identify cloud seeding opportunities.
Coordinate and oversee cloud seeding operations via aircraft and drones.

Skills

Weather Forecasting

Cloud Microphysics

Cloud Seeding Operations

Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP)

Remote Sensing

AI/ML Forecasting Models

Education

Master's in Atmospheric Science

Ph.D. in Meteorology

Tools

Doppler Radar

Satellite Imagery

GIS Software

Job description

Senior Environmental Scientist (Precision Weather Forecasting, Cloud Analysis & Cloud Seeding)

Location: India (Operational focus in drought-prone, semi-arid, and eco-sensitive regions)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Senior (15+ years preferred)

About Us

At Accel1, we are revolutionizing climate resilience through intelligent technologies. Our flagship platform, HydroTRACE, integrates satellite analytics, AI-powered water intelligence, and precision climate interventions like cloud seeding. Our mission is clear: restore environmental balance, ensure water security, and empower communities.

Role Overview

We seek a Senior Environmental Scientist with expertise in weather forecasting, cloud microphysics, and precision-based cloud seeding. The successful candidate will lead real-time weather operations, analyze atmospheric conditions for intervention, and deploy next-generation cloud seeding technologies (including drone-based, aircraft-based, and ground generator-based techniques).

You will be a critical part of India's first integrated precision cloud seeding program, aimed at transforming regional drought response and agricultural resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Real-Time Atmospheric Monitoring: Analyze real-time meteorological data (radar, satellite, lidar) to identify optimal cloud seeding opportunities.
Precision Targeting: Use AI-enhanced modeling systems to select cloud types, altitude bands, and ideal seeding timings.
Mission Planning and Execution: Coordinate and oversee cloud seeding operations via aircraft, drones, and ground-based units.
Seeding Agent Management: Determine appropriate seeding materials (e.g., silver iodide, calcium chloride, dry ice) based on cloud typology.
Impact Validation: Design and implement scientific evaluation frameworks to measure rainfall enhancement post-mission.
AI & Automation Integration: Collaborate with data scientists to enhance real-time forecasting, predictive targeting, and mission optimization tools.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all environmental, aviation, and government approvals are secured for safe cloud seeding operations.
Disaster Response Support: Assist in rapid-response drought relief and emergency water generation strategies.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Environmental Scientist at Accel1 (Precision Cloud Seeding Team)

This is not a conventional 9-to-4 job.

We are working on a mission-critical opportunity — solving one of the planet’s most urgent problems: water scarcity. Our team operates in dynamic field environments, often responding to evolving weather patterns in real-time. Flexibility, passion, and commitment are essential.

05:30 AM — Pre-Mission Briefing

Review overnight meteorological data feeds (satellite, radar, lidar) and AI-driven model predictions.
Join the morning strategy call with meteorologists, drone operators, and aircraft pilots to finalize the day's target zones for cloud seeding.
Update mission checklists and weather maps based on real-time conditions.

07:00 AM — Field Deployment

Arrive at the designated field base (could be an airstrip, operations center, or mobile command unit).
Calibrate cloud analysis instruments and verify seeding material inventory (e.g., silver iodide flares, hygroscopic particles).
Conduct a safety briefing with the pilot/drone operator teams, and coordinate with local ATC (Air Traffic Control) if flying.

08:30 AM — Cloud Surveillance and Target Confirmation

Use radar and satellite imagery to confirm cloud density, altitude, and moisture content over pre-selected target areas.
Finalize “go/no-go” decisions based on evolving atmospheric conditions.
Adjust seeding strategies dynamically depending on new convective activity or wind shifts.

09:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Cloud Seeding Operations

Direct aircraft/drone pilots in precise cloud targeting maneuvers.
Release seeding agents at optimal heights and cloud structures.
Monitor humidity, updrafts, and thermal conditions in real time to optimize results.

12:30 PM — Impact Assessment Kickoff

Start monitoring rainfall radar and satellite overlays to track precipitation development post-seeding.
Collect hydrological and meteorological data for comparative analysis.

02:00 PM — Field Data Analysis

Input mission parameters, rainfall measurements, and atmospheric readings into the HydroTRACE system.
Run AI algorithms to assess rain enhancement rates and environmental impacts.

03:30 PM — Reporting and Debriefing

Prepare technical reports summarizing mission outcomes, success rates, deviations, and learning points.
Conduct a team debrief, discuss what worked, and suggest optimization strategies for future missions.

05:00 PM — End of Day Reflection

Collaborate with the innovation team to brainstorm improvements for cloud targeting algorithms, seeding material optimization, and mission automation.

Every day at Accel1 is an opportunity to shift the climate narrative — one cloud, one community, and one innovation at a time.

Required Qualifications

Master's or Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Climate Science, Environmental Engineering, or related fields.
15+ years of proven experience in weather prediction, cloud seeding operations, remote sensing, or cloud physics.
Strong working knowledge of numerical weather prediction (NWP) models, Doppler radar data, satellite imagery, and mesoscale meteorology.
Hands-on experience in precision-based cloud seeding (preferably drone and aircraft coordination).
Expertise in cloud classification, convective cloud analysis, and cumuliform dynamics.
Familiarity with Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) protocols and aviation authorities' guidelines.

Preferred Skills

Experience with AI/ML forecasting models like WRF-ARW, GFS, or proprietary AI-based rainfall predictors.
Certification or training in aviation meteorology or flight operation support.
GIS and geospatial modeling for rainfall prediction and tracking.
Ability to work in high-pressure field environments (dynamic, mobile operations).
Deep understanding of monsoon dynamics, orographic lifting, humidity fluxes, and seasonal climate patterns of South Asia.

What We Offer

Lead India’s first AI-integrated Precision Cloud Seeding Mission.
Work alongside world-class atmospheric scientists, drone engineers, and AI developers.
Access to cutting-edge instrumentation, aircraft platforms, and field research facilities.
Competitive salary, field operation bonuses, and travel allowances.
Opportunities to participate in national policy shaping for climate resilience.

️ Ready to Make It Rain Responsibly?

Send your resume and cover letter to [careers@accel1.com] with the subject line:

"Senior Application – Environmental Scientist (Precision Cloud Seeding)"

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