Position Title: Meteorologist
Position Status: Full-time (40 hrs/wk), with benefits
Position Location: Troy, NY
Job Description:
The meteorologist will play a multi-disciplinary role in MESO’s forecast operations group. This person will use a
combination of meteorological and programming knowledge and skills to perform tasks such as preparing and
delivering regular weather briefings, evaluating forecast performance, and writing software applications in support
of operational forecasting systems within a real-time 24x7 data delivery environment. The exact nature of the
programming component of this position will be based on the candidate’s programming background. The
successful candidate will be able to work independently and in a team upon receiving direction. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
Specific responsibilities of this position include:
 Interact with a team of meteorologists and programmers to develop and implement accurate and
efficient approaches to operational forecas ting for a variety of weather-sensitive applications
 Create, modify, and maintain software programs to aid in the accuracy, functionality, and usability of
operational forecasting systems
 Monitor forecasted and observed weather conditions to identify hazards that may have critical impacts on
client operations
Requirements:
 Bachelor’s degree or higher in meteorology or related field
 2+ years on-the-job programming experience in a Unix/Linux environment
 Experience in programming with at l east one high-level language, such as Fortran, Perl, C/C++, or Python
 Ability to learn additional programming languages as needed
 Authorization to work in the U.S. (without sponsorship)
Desired (but not required) Skills:
 Knowledge, education, or experience in the renewable energy industry
 Experience with web programming languages and databases, such as JavaScript, Ajax, PHP, CSS, and MySQL
 Familiarity with Java-based XML REST and SOAP web services
Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: MESO offers a very competitive benefits package, including:
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Fully paid company health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
401(k) plan with company contribution after one year of employment
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Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
Company: Since 1985, MESO has been developing and applying dynamical and statistical geophysical models for
the operational and research needs of government and commercial clients. MESO currently specializes in applying
these technologies to the integration of renewable power production into electrical grids. We provide the
flexibility, vision, and freedom of working in a small company with the benefits and stability of a larger
organization.
Contact: For more information about MESO, please visit our website at www.meso.com. To apply for this position,
please send resumes, cover letters, and salary requirements to [email protected].