Centuria

Centuria

Meteorologist

Norman, Oklahoma · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 36 days ago
PythonBashLinuxData AnalysisSensorsCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • Monitor WSR-88D radar performance and evaluate real-time data quality across the fleet
  • Coordinate with ROC electronics technicians and engineers to isolate and resolve system issues
  • Provide meteorological expertise during system troubleshooting, maintenance, and fault analysis

Responsibilities

  • Support lifecycle sustainment activities, including testing, certification, and validation
  • Deliver clear, concise written and oral briefings on radar status, operational risks, and weather impacts
  • Support operational decision-making during severe weather events, including tornado outbreaks and hurricanes
  • Support 24-hour operations during high-impact weather events

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related discipline

Nice to have

  • Experience with Doppler weather radar systems (WSR-88D preferred)

Skills

  • Familiarity with Linux-based systems (Red Hat preferred)
  • Experience with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, shell scripting) preferred
  • Understanding of radar system operations, data flow, and signal interpretation
  • Experience with databases or data analysis tools
  • Knowledge of radar system testing, calibration, certification, and validation processes
  • Understanding of severe weather processes and operational impacts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights
  • This position typically follows a Monday-Friday, 40-hour work week (8-hour shifts)
  • Communication
  • Work Schedule

Company info

  • Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002.
  • During our two decades of service we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.
  • The Washington Post has recognized Centuria Corporation as one of the top workplaces in the DC Metro area for 2024.
  • This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice.
  • The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces.
  • Centuria is honored to have been awarded this distinction.
  • This role will be supporting the National Weather Service (NWS), Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) Radar Operations Center (ROC).
  • As a member of their Operations Branch Radar Support Team, you will support the 158 Doppler weather radars that provide critical tornado and severe weather warning observations across the Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Korea.
  • Identify, diagnose, and document anomalies in radar products and system behavior
  • Perform meteorological validation of radar outputs to ensure accuracy and reliability
  • Participate in Unit Radar Committee (URC) and other operational coordination meetings
  • Assess environmental impacts to radar site availability and performance
  • Produce technical reports and trend analysis related to radar performance and data quality
  • Assist with development and refinement of operational procedures and best practices
  • Interface with NWS, Department of Defense, FAA/DoT, and other stakeholders
  • Provide customer-focused support while maintaining mission priorities
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting radar data and products
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