Field Scientist: Weather Data & Instrumentation

Digitailor; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rainmaker seeks a Field Scientist to install, maintain, and analyze meteorological instrumentation and data for precipitation enhancement projects. You will work with meteorologists, engineers, and technicians to ensure data integrity and reliable operation of sensors across field deployments.

The role emphasizes data quality, algorithm development, and collaboration on research initiatives, with opportunities to contribute to publications and method improvements.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science.
• Strong understanding of meteorological principles and instrumentation.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to assimilate previous research concepts and develop novel applications.
• Programming skills (especially Python, but MATLAB, R, and similar are acceptable).
• Experience developing workflows for real-time scientific instrumentation data sources.
• Knowledge of electronics and electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

• Scientific algorithm development for meteorological data and sensor fusion.
• Precipitation enhancement operations: assist with equipment prep, weather monitoring and seeding.
• Installation of meteorological sensors including cloud radar and lidar and data loggers.
• Maintenance and repair of meteorological equipment; calibration and troubleshooting.
• Data quality control: monitor and resolve data quality issues.
• Documentation: maintain records of installations and repairs; prepare reports.
• Training: provide training on equipment use and maintenance.

Skills

Meteorology

Python

Data analysis

Electronics

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science

Tools

Data loggers

Radar

Lidar

Job description

Rainmaker seeks a Field Scientist to install, maintain, and analyze meteorological instrumentation and data for precipitation enhancement projects. You will work with meteorologists, engineers, and technicians to ensure data integrity and reliable operation of sensors across field deployments.

The role emphasizes data quality, algorithm development, and collaboration on research initiatives, with opportunities to contribute to publications and method improvements.