Field Operations Meteorologist – Real-Time Forecast Lead

Atmo; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmo seeks an experienced operational meteorologist to own daily forecasts for field programs, update plans as conditions evolve, and explain decisions to operations. You will validate forecasts against field observations and feed insights back into UI and product specs.

Occasional travel to field sites is expected; weekends/holidays required during active operations. You will work from San Francisco on-site, with potential remote collaboration from Boulder during non-active periods, supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science; Master’s a plus.
• At least 5 years in operational meteorology.
• San Francisco, CA, on-site.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays during active operations.
• Ability to travel to field sites; passport; winter conditions acceptance.
• Clear written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily forecast for field programs using Atmo data and models.
• Update forecasts as conditions change and explain the call to operations.
• Issue nowcasts when forecast accuracy deviates.
• Verify forecasts against observations and log results.
• Review sensor data during events and feed into the next cycle.
• Support field deployments with site weather, timing, and safety.
• Work weekends and holidays when operations are active.
• Document the workflow to ensure coverage across shifts and sites.
• Define UI improvements and product specs from field deployment needs.

Skills

Operational meteorology

Field operations coordination

Clear communication (oral)

UI/product requirements drafting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

Forecasting tools

Satellite/radar data access

Job description

Atmo seeks an experienced operational meteorologist to own daily forecasts for field programs, update plans as conditions evolve, and explain decisions to operations. You will validate forecasts against field observations and feed insights back into UI and product specs.

Occasional travel to field sites is expected; weekends/holidays required during active operations. You will work from San Francisco on-site, with potential remote collaboration from Boulder during non-active periods, supporting