Meteorologist & GIS Developer: Build Forecast Tools

Lynker Corporation; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare for the team

401(k) retirement plan with company-m\

Job summary

Lynker Corporation seeks a skilled Meteorologist and GIS Developer to support a long-term contract with the Weather Prediction Center. You will interact with NOAA scientists and partners to build forecaster tools for operational and experimental forecasts, advancing Weather Ready Nation initiatives.

The role emphasizes tool development for heavy rainfall, tropical cyclones, and ensemble data. It includes creating training materials and transitioning tools into operations across NOAA offices.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in meteorology, hydrology or related earth science fields (MS or above).
• Experience with deterministic and ensemble prediction data sets for hazardous weather.
• 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 in UNIX/Linux.
• Ability to organize, plan, and complete projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with meteorologists and external partners to develop forecast tools from short to medium range time frames.
• Use 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 researchers to improve forecast tools.
• Contribute to scientific publications and attend conferences or outreach events.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Collaborate to transition forecaster tools into NOAA operations.
• Develop training materials to transition new tools into operations.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

MS or higher in meteorology, hydrology or related earth science

Tools

React

JavaScript

GeoTiff

GeoJSON

JSON

Zarr

Cloud services

Version control systems

Python

Shell scripting

UNIX/Linux

Job description

Lynker Corporation seeks a skilled Meteorologist and GIS Developer to support a long-term contract with the Weather Prediction Center. You will interact with NOAA scientists and partners to build forecaster tools for operational and experimental forecasts, advancing Weather Ready Nation initiatives.

The role emphasizes tool development for heavy rainfall, tropical cyclones, and ensemble data. It includes creating training materials and transitioning tools into operations across NOAA offices.