Forecast Tools Architect: Meteorologist & GIS Developer

Lynker Technologies; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized career growth plans

Job summary

Lynker Technologies is seeking a Meteorologist and GIS Developer in College Park, MD to support the Weather Prediction Center on a long-term contract. You will interact with NOAA scientists and external partners to build forecaster tools for operational and experimental forecasts.

The role focuses on heavy precipitation tools, ensemble model outputs, and training materials for enhanced IDSS. Collaboration and independent tool development are key components of this position.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in meteorology, hydrology or related earth science fields (MS or above preferred).
• Experience with deterministic and ensemble prediction system data sets and their application to hazardous weather diagnosis and prediction.
• Knowledge of weather forecasting - short to medium range.
• Experience with GIS, GeoTiff, JSON, GeoJSON.
• Knowledge of React, JavaScript, Zarr, Cloud Services, and Version Control Systems.
• Experience with software development in a team environment.
• Experience with Python and shell scripting within a UNIX/Linux Environment.
• Ability to organize, plan, and complete projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for documentation and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with meteorologists at NCEP, NWS field offices, academia, and outside partners to develop forecast tools from short to medium range time frames.
• Use scientific and technical meteorological expertise to develop tools for hazard information (rainfall, snowfall, temperatures).
• Develop web applications using modern industry languages and tools.
• Coordinate with NWS staff and external researchers to develop improved forecast tools.
• Contribute to formal scientific publications and attend off-site conferences and outreach events.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Collaborate to transition forecaster tools and web services into operations.
• Develop training materials to transition new tools and techniques into operations.

Skills

Meteorology

GIS

Python

Shell scripting

UNIX/Linux

React

JavaScript

Version control

Education

MS in meteorology or related earth science

Tools

React

JavaScript

Zarr

GeoTiff

GeoJSON

Cloud Services

Version Control

Job description

Lynker Technologies is seeking a Meteorologist and GIS Developer in College Park, MD to support the Weather Prediction Center on a long-term contract. You will interact with NOAA scientists and external partners to build forecaster tools for operational and experimental forecasts.

The role focuses on heavy precipitation tools, ensemble model outputs, and training materials for enhanced IDSS. Collaboration and independent tool development are key components of this position.