Rainmaker Technology Corporation · 5 months ago
Operational Meteorologist
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expRainmaker Technology Corporation is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to address water scarcity and inclement weather challenges. The Operational Meteorologist will be responsible for forecasting and nowcasting for cloud seeding operations, analyzing atmospheric conditions, and working closely with field operations and research teams to optimize seeding effectiveness.
Environmental ConsultingManufacturingProduct Research
Responsibilities
Conduct daily operational weather forecasting for glaciogenic cloud seeding operations during winter months, and provide real-time convective cloud seeding forecasts during summer seasons
Develop and maintain forecasting workflows utilizing numerical weather prediction models, observational data, and real-time atmospheric monitoring systems
Analyze atmospheric conditions to identify prime cloud seeding opportunities and assess the potential for precipitation enhancement
Coordinate with field operations teams to provide real-time meteorological guidance during active seeding missions
Prepare monthly and seasonal reports documenting seeding operations and associated weather for clients
Conduct detailed analysis and verification of forecast accuracy and seeding effectiveness using statistical methods and observational data
Develop performance metrics and assessment protocols to continuously improve operational forecasting capabilities
Contribute to the development of improved forecasting methodologies and seeding strategies
Collaborate on projects with the research team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or closely related field
Experience in operational weather forecasting
Strong understanding of cloud physics, precipitation processes, and atmospheric dynamics
Experience with Python, or other programming languages
Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and forecast verification techniques
Ability to work in fast-paced operational environments with shifting priorities and time-critical decisions
Strong communication skills for coordinating with field operations teams and presenting technical findings
Able to work to a shift schedule
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field
5+ years of operational forecasting experience
Specific experience with cloud seeding operations and weather modification programs
Knowledge of glaciogenic and convective cloud seeding techniques and methodologies
Experience with radar meteorology and remote sensing applications
Familiarity with database management systems and distributed computing methods
Background in field operations and real-time meteorological support
Company
Rainmaker Technology Corporation
Rainmaker is ending water scarcity with next-generation cloud seeding.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$31.3MKey Investors
Lowercarbon CapitalStarship Ventures
2025-05-05Series A· $25M
2024-05-07Seed· $6.3M
2023-11-13Pre Seed
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