Amentum
Meteorologist
“Meteorologist at Amentum. Skills: Meteorology, Weather Forecasting, Data Analysis, Communication. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the highest quality of data is sent to the launch customer; ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations and launch support
Industry & Context.
Analyze and edit wind speed and directional data; Analyze current weather conditions and create short-term forecasts
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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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 Have
Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience, Experience working on the Eastern/Western Range or military meteorological systems
What You'll Do.
Perform surface observations
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
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; assist with the training of others
Communication Scope
Good oral and written communication skills; Coordinate launch critical information to the launch customer
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