Meteorologist

Qwaltec Inc.•Patrick AFB, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Key Responsibilities · Perform surface observations, synoptic evaluations, and upper-air wind editing during launch operations · Analyze and edit wind speed and directional data in support of mission activities to ensure the highest quality of data is sent to the launch customer · Coordinate launch critical information to the launch customer · Analyze current weather conditions and create short-term forecasts to utilize for editing the upper level wind data · Support operational testing of meteorological instrumentation · Control and develop procedures and instructions for the Cape Weather Station · Inventory and purchase weather balloons, radiosondes and parachutes when required · Perform inventories and internal audits on government property · Perform internal quality audits · Complete assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations and launch support · Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Minimum Requirements: · BS degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or related discipline · Two (2) years of weather forecasting experience in an operations environment · Thorough knowledge of upper air wind characteristics · MS Windows and MS Office experience · Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience, preferred · Experience working on the Eastern/Western Range or military meteorological systems, preferred · Good oral and written communication skills · Ability to work quickly and efficiently in high-stress environments · Ability to work well with minimal supervision · Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public

Requirements

BS degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or related discipline
Two (2) years of weather forecasting experience in an operations environment
Thorough knowledge of upper air wind characteristics
MS Windows and MS Office experience
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work quickly and efficiently in high-stress environments
Ability to work well with minimal supervision
Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
Local travel required between Weather sites on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Possess visual acuity correctable to 20/20
Ability to visually observe clouds
Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions
The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience
Experience working on the Eastern/Western Range or military meteorological systems

Responsibilities

Perform surface observations, synoptic evaluations, and upper-air wind editing during launch operations
Analyze and edit wind speed and directional data in support of mission activities to ensure the highest quality of data is sent to the launch customer
Coordinate launch critical information to the launch customer
Analyze current weather conditions and create short-term forecasts to utilize for editing the upper level wind data
Support operational testing of meteorological instrumentation
Control and develop procedures and instructions for the Cape Weather Station
Inventory and purchase weather balloons, radiosondes and parachutes when required
Perform inventories and internal audits on government property
Perform internal quality audits
Complete assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations and launch support
Perform other duties as assigned