Senior Weather Radar Expert – Part-Time

kbr; United States; On-site; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Part-Time Senior Technical Professional - Weather Radar to provide expert guidance on weather radar systems, data quality, and operational meteorology for NOAA, NWS, and other federal programs. The role emphasizes radar signal processing, data evaluation, and development of operational guidance.

The position requires a senior level of experience in weather radar applications, the ability to train and communicate complex concepts, and a collaborative approach with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Physical Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in operational meteorology or weather radar-related programs.
• Knowledge of weather radar principles, radar data interpretation, and radar signal processing.
• Experience evaluating weather radar products and their operational use.
• Experience delivering technical training, reports, and presentations to customers.
• Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to scientific and operational audiences.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams on Federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in weather radar systems and meteorology.
• Support analyses and validation activities for radar technologies and applications.
• Assess radar data quality, performance, and operational suitability of products and systems.
• Contribute to operational forecasting perspectives and decision-support outputs.
• Develop training materials, reports, and presentations detailing findings and best practices.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and program staff to evaluate solutions for federal customers.
• Offer recommendations on radar modernization and adoption of new observing capabilities.

Skills

Weather radar expertise

Radar data quality

Operational meteorology

Technical training

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

KBR is seeking a Part-Time Senior Technical Professional - Weather Radar to provide expert guidance on weather radar systems, data quality, and operational meteorology for NOAA, NWS, and other federal programs. The role emphasizes radar signal processing, data evaluation, and development of operational guidance.

The position requires a senior level of experience in weather radar applications, the ability to train and communicate complex concepts, and a collaborative approach with