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Kalitta Air, LLC

Assistant Chief Pilot

Ypsilanti, MI · On-site

Assistant Chief Pilot Department: Flight Operations Reports To : Chief Pilot POSITION PURPOSE ... meteorological conditions, including extreme cold and heat. ACCOMMODATIONS: If you need a ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$34K - $50K/yr

POSITION SPECIFICS The Administrative Support Assistant (Support) provides advanced administrative and operational support for the unit's part-time personnel functions. This position independently ...

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As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant meteorologist in the United States is $96,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Assistant Meteorologist supports meteorologists in analyzing weather data, preparing forecasts, and monitoring atmospheric conditions. They may collect and interpret meteorological data from satellites, radar, and weather stations. Their role often includes creating graphics, reports, and briefings for broadcasts or research. Additionally, they may assist in issuing weather warnings and improving forecast models. This position is crucial for ensuring accurate and timely weather information.

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Assistant Meteorologists are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting meteorological data to support weather forecasts and research. On a typical day, you may assist with preparing reports, monitoring weather patterns, updating forecasting models, and communicating findings to senior meteorologists or local media. The role often involves both independent data work and team-based collaboration to ensure accurate and timely weather updates. Working conditions can vary, sometimes requiring flexible hours to cover severe weather events, but generally involve both office-based analysis and occasional fieldwork. This hands-on experience helps develop your technical expertise and sets the stage for future advancement in meteorology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Assistant Meteorologist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Meteorologist, you need a solid background in atmospheric science, data analysis, and mathematics, usually supported by a relevant bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with weather modeling software, remote sensing technologies, and GIS systems, along with certifications like the American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM), are highly valued. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication skills help candidates stand out in this collaborative and deadline-driven field. These skills ensure accurate data interpretation, clear dissemination of forecasts, and efficient coordination with senior meteorologists and stakeholders.

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Lead Geospatial Software Engineer

Lead Geospatial Software Engineer

Radiance Technologies

Stennis Space Center, MS

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies. Employee ownership, generous 401K and profit sharing, health/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, engaging assignments, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, and a pleasant work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.

The Senior Software Engineer will advance the capabilities of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) and Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) by developing, integrating, and administering geospatial software applications in connection with Esri ArcGIS Server and Portal for ArcGIS. NAVOCEANO and CNMOC are located at NASA's Stennis Space Center, and all tasking is performed on-site.

Job Duties:

  • Maintain deployments of Portal for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Enterprise on Linux servers
  • Lead the development of Esri web apps including Experience Builder
  • Maintain deployments of Java servlets and web applications in Apache Tomcat
  • Develop backend scripting in Python and Shell
  • Develop software solutions centered around geospatial data and map-based searches
  • Research innovations and optimizations for low-bandwidth network environments
  • Collect software requirements from customers and maintain organized records
  • Review team progress in an Agile/Scrum setting and recommend new tasking
  • Review application security with DISA STIG checklists
  • Facilitate harvest and synchronization of meteorology and oceanography (METOC) data services and products from varying government and scientific agencies
  • Assist with migration of software, data, and services to AWS Cloud
  • Organize and maintain thorough metadata records for METOC products and services

Required Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Computer Science or related IT or geospatial degree
  • Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain an Interim Secret Secret Clearance prior to start.
  • 7-10+ years' experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python
  • Experienced in ESRI Technologies such as Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro/Desktop tools and ESRI Workflow Manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • DoD (e.g., T5 / TS/SCI)
  • Security + Certification
  • Experience with AWS and container platforms
  • Knowledge of RDBMS databases such as PostgreSQL
  • Experience with Cybersecurity best practices and DISA STIG checklists
  • Strong background in working with Meteorology and Oceanography Data

Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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