Meteorologist Developer - Hybrid Role with NOAA Partners

Lynker; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO & holidays

401(k) with company match

ESOP - employee ownership

Tuition assistance/Training

Job summary

Lynker is seeking a sharp and motivated Meteorologist Developer in College Park, MD to support a long-term contract with NOAA. The role involves developing forecast tools, verification methods, and training materials, with interaction across NCEP centers, NWS offices, NOAA facilities, academia, and external partners.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in meteorology or related earth science, 2+ years of software development experience (Python, UNIX), and knowledge of GIS, JavaScript, cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology, hydrology or related earth science fields (MS or above is a big plus).
• Two+ years of related experience 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 software development support in a team environment.
• Experience with Python and shell scripting within a UNIX/Linux environment.
• Some knowledge of GIS, JavaScript, cloud services, and version control systems.
• 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 determination of 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 or attend off-site conferences and outreach events.
• Collaborate to transition forecaster tools and web services into operations.
• Develop training materials to transition new tools and techniques into operations.

Skills

Python

Shell scripting

UNIX/Linux

GIS

JavaScript

Cloud Services

Version Control Systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology, hydrology or related earth science fields

MS or above is a BIG PLUS

Tools

GIS

JavaScript

Cloud Services

Version Control Systems

Job description

Lynker is seeking a sharp and motivated Meteorologist Developer in College Park, MD to support a long-term contract with NOAA. The role involves developing forecast tools, verification methods, and training materials, with interaction across NCEP centers, NWS offices, NOAA facilities, academia, and external partners.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in meteorology or related earth science, 2+ years of software development experience (Python, UNIX), and knowledge of GIS, JavaScript, cloud