Convective-Scale Modeling & MPAS-JEDI Systems Engineer

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Norman (OK); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI is seeking a talented MPAS-JEDI Systems and Convective-Scale Modeling Specialist to develop, install, and support MPAS-JEDI and related modeling/data assimilation systems across HPC, cloud, and operational platforms. This role supports WoFS and WoFSCast research and operational transition, combining software development with storm-scale forecasting expertise.

The ideal candidate will write Python and Fortran workflow tools, diagnose forecast busts, and collaborate with scientists and

Qualifications

• MA/MS (PhD preferred) in meteorology, atmospheric science, computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant professional or academic experience
• Experience with convective- and/or meso-scale numerical weather prediction and ensemble-based data assimilation systems

Responsibilities

• Develop, install, maintain, and support MPAS-JEDI and related modeling/data assimilation systems on HPC, cloud, and operational computing platforms
• Develop and maintain scientific software, workflows, and automation tools using Python, Bash, Git, Fortran, and related technologies
• Implement and support real-time and retrospective modeling workflows using workflow management systems such as EC-Flow, Rocoto, or similar frameworks
• Support ensemble-based data assimilation, numerical weather prediction, software integration, testing, version control, and operational transition activities
• Manage, organize, and validate large modeling and observational datasets supporting WoFS, WoFSCast, MPAS-JEDI, and ML/AI applications
• Conduct model verification, diagnostics, quality control, and forecast evaluation using METplus and related verification frameworks
• Design, execute, and analyze convective- and meso-scale numerical experiments focused on storm-scale forecasting and data assimilation applications
• Collaborate with scientists, students, software engineers, and operational partners to resolve technical issues and advance forecasting capabilities
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, presentations, and scientific publications supporting project and research objectives

Skills

Python

Bash

Git

HPC software

Data assimilation

Forecast verification

Education

MA/MS (PhD preferred) in meteorology or related field

Tools

MPAS-JEDI

JEDI

WoFS

WoFSCast

MPAS

WRF

EC-Flow

Rocoto

Job description

FWI is seeking a talented MPAS-JEDI Systems and Convective-Scale Modeling Specialist to develop, install, and support MPAS-JEDI and related modeling/data assimilation systems across HPC, cloud, and operational platforms. This role supports WoFS and WoFSCast research and operational transition, combining software development with storm-scale forecasting expertise.

The ideal candidate will write Python and Fortran workflow tools, diagnose forecast busts, and collaborate with scientists and