Meteorological Engineer

Job Title

Meteorological Engineer

Location

EDWARDS, CA 93523 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering, General Laborer

Job Type

Full-Time

Compensation Minimum (USD)

$70,000

Compensation Maximum (USD)

$100,000

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Citizenship Status Required

U.S. Citizen

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Job Description

This is a Meteorologist position at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, CA. It requires understanding, application, and knowledge of Meteorological Engineering principles and duties to support the vast aeronautical and science projects as part of the NASA AFRC Mission.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to secure and maintain a security clearance
• Must pass drug testing
• Must be able to read and write effectively in English
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as a part of a larger team isrequired
• Must embrace safety principles to include; adhering to safe work practices and standards while performing daily tasks, taking responsibility for own and coworkers’ safekeeping and encouraging others to work safely
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management
• Must perform work activities requiring interaction, negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others
• Must be able to work under supervision and respond appropriately and professionally to criticism from a supervisor
• With the exception of STD/LTD/FMLA & approved time off, attendance is considered essential
• Must be able to work 9/80 schedule (alternating Fridays off) and within core hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flexibility may be required based on workload
• Travel requirements – some travel is anticipated both locally and long distance by car or plane
• Telework: The ability to work onsite daily is required and part-time telework is approved based on project needs
• Physical requirements – must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, must be able to lift 50lbs. 3-1/2 feet off the ground
• Must obtain and maintain a Level-3 flight line driver’s license (cannot be color blind; must be able to drive a truck)

Job Requirements

• Experience with meteorological forecasting, deployment/operation and maintenance of MET infrastructure (sensors, equipment, calibrations, budgeting, etc.), maintaining software and computer IT-compatibility, performing various weather instrumentation data analyses and archiving, supporting requests for climatology reports, and performing air data calibration analyses
• Knowledge and experience in severe/hazardous weather required to: forecast, identify conditions that may lead to severe/hazardous weather outbreaks, and work with teams to establish safe operating procedures. Additional skills and knowledge of space weather and its effects on aircraft and life are ideal
• Preferred candidate has field or lab research experience, understanding/experience forecasting icing, turbulence, and other aviation related conditions; as well as computer programming experience (MATLAB/Python preferred)
• Provide meteorological support to space, aircraft, and field research projects:
• Local and Global Forecasting, aviation and surface based: Winds, temperatures, relative humidity, aerosols, turbulence, visibility, icing, cloud coverage and heights, significant weather, etc
• Field deployment and operation of weather instrumentation in remote locations
• Coordinating and/or performing weather balloon launches
• Takeoff and landing; continuous mission support
• Utilize meteorological knowledge to assist in planning for, support during, and post-flight weather data analysis for project managers and engineers
• Install, deploy, and operate various types of weather instrumentation to provide data for requesting flight or field research projects
• Maintain instrument calibrations, installations and removals, data comparisons, quality assurance, and compliance
• Collect, archive, and disseminate raw and/or analyzed weather data posttest.
• Issue Center Weather Lightning and Heat Stress Advisories and Warnings
• Provide turbulence, icing, wind, visibility, heat stress and adverse weather condition warnings to flight crew, program managers, and Safety to ensure safety of AFRC personnel and resources
• Brief flight crews verbally and in writing of pertinent weather information: weather observations, Airmets/ SIGMETS, NOTAMs, forecast, potential adverse weather conditions and provide in-flight recommendations “on the fly”
• Attend and support Daily briefings for maintenance and aircrew
• Actively participate in AFRC and public outreach events (i.e., AFRC Safety Day – lightning, dust storms, strong winds, heat stress, etc.)
• Participate in weather-related collaborations and training
• Range Commanders Council (RCC); American Meteorology Society (AMS), etc.
• Perform work in accordance with NASA ISO AS9100 procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
• Follow the safe practices and rules contained in the Safety and Health plan and other such rules and practices communicated on the job
• Report status to Senior Technical Lead and/or Task Focal Point in standardized format on or before due date

 

*This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to secure and maintain a security clearance
• Must pass drug testing
• Must be able to read and write effectively in English
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as a part of a larger team is required
• Must embrace safety principles to include; adhering to safe work practices and standards while performing daily tasks, taking responsibility for own and coworkers’ safekeeping and encouraging others to work safely
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management
• Must perform work activities requiring interaction, negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others
• Must be able to work under supervision and respond appropriately and professionally to criticism from a supervisor
• With the exception of STD/LTD/FMLA & approved time off, attendance is considered essential
• Must be able to work 9/80 schedule (alternating Fridays off) and within core hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flexibility may be required based on workload
• Travel requirements – some travel is anticipated both locally and long distance by car or plane
• Telework: The ability to work onsite daily is required and part-time telework is approved based on project needs
• Physical requirements – must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, must be able to lift 50lbs. 3-1/2 feet off the ground
• Must obtain and maintain a Level-3 flight line driver’s license (cannot be color blind; must be able to drive a truck)

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.