Space Weather Technician & Balloon Observer

Amentum; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Weather Technician/Observer to support the Space Force Range Contract. The role includes upper air observations, METAR data collection, and operating the VSFB Weather Observatory during standard hours with potential after-hours support.

You will perform daily upper air balloon observations at 0000 and 1200 UTC, support NAOC operations, and assist launch activities, while maintaining DoD security clearance and required certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current METAR surface observation certification or 2+ years of DoD/FAA/NWS METAR experience.
• Maintain certification requirements for employment.
• Visual acuity 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 with glasses or contacts.
• Complete observer qualification-training per AFMAN 15-111/15-124 and IAW 30 SWI 15-101.
• Pass a closed-book qualification exam demonstrating accurate observation and timing.
• Must obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Report to Weather Systems Manager and follow directions.
• Support upper air observations using METAR data; approx. 3 hours per cycle.
• Operate the VSFB Weather Observatory during airfield hours, with after-hours/weekend support as needed.
• Perform daily upper air balloon observations at 0000 and 1200 UTC.
• Conduct weather observations 24/7 at VSFB stations to support NAOC.
• Assist launch operations through launch or scrub until mission requirements are complete.
• Adhere to Safety: max 12-hour shifts, 60 hours/week, 14 consecutive days.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

METAR observation

Security clearance

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

METAR certification

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Weather Technician/Observer to support the Space Force Range Contract. The role includes upper air observations, METAR data collection, and operating the VSFB Weather Observatory during standard hours with potential after-hours support.

You will perform daily upper air balloon observations at 0000 and 1200 UTC, support NAOC operations, and assist launch activities, while maintaining DoD security clearance and required certifications.