Job description
Join our elite meteorology team at Summit Analytics Group in Boulder, Colorado. We are seeking a motivated Meteorologist to advance state-of-the-art weather forecasting, climate analytics, and applied research.
In this role, you will translate complex meteorological data into actionable forecasts for clients and internal stakeholders, contribute to numerical weather prediction model evaluation, and collaborate with researchers and software engineers to deploy forecasting tools.
Ideal candidates combine strong atmospheric science knowledge with practical data analysis skills and a passion for communicating uncertainty clearly.
Responsibility
- Lead development and validation of weather models and forecasting systems.
- Analyze observational and reanalysis data to improve forecast accuracy.
- Produce clear, client-ready weather products and briefings for diverse audiences.
- Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to implement forecasting tools and dashboards.
- Publish research findings in internal reports and peer-reviewed journals as appropriate.
- Communicate uncertainty and risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Maintain thorough documentation and version control for models and data workflows.
Qualification
- Master's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a closely related field; PhD preferred for senior positions.
- 5+ years of professional meteorology experience or equivalent research background.
- Strong programming skills in Python or R, with experience in data analysis, visualization, and reproducible workflows.
- Experience with numerical weather prediction models, data assimilation concepts, and forecast verification.
- Proficiency with GIS, remote sensing data processing, and radar or satellite data interpretation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and drive projects in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.