Overview
MRMS — Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor — is one of the National Weather Service's core operational products for precipitation estimation, and it's built on code that never stops improving. As FWI's MRMS Hydromet Development Advisor supporting NSSL, you will apply specialized technical expertise to guide the ongoing optimization of the MRMS Hydromet/QPE (quantitative precipitation estimation) codebase in support of the upcoming VCP-Agnostic version of MRMS — gathering facts, analyzing existing code and data, and developing recommendations and strategies for the development team. If you like advising on production C++ strategy for a system that operational forecasters rely on every day, this is your kind of project.
Work Schedule and Location:
Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8 AM CST to 5 PM CST.
Responsibilities
Apply specialized technical knowledge to analyze the existing MRMS Hydromet/QPE codebase and develop recommendations and strategies for the planned VCP-Agnostic version of MRMS
Advise on and, where appropriate, modify existing C++ code or contribute new code to support the ongoing optimization of the MRMS Hydromet/QPE processing software suite
Provide expert technical guidance to project staff on software design, coding approach, and technical risk for MRMS development activities
Provide technical documentation (e.g., schematics, code repositories, test reports) for development activities
Prepare quarterly reports of status
Qualifications
Required:
BA/BS in a technical or business discipline
4+ years of professional and/or academic experience
Desired:
Software programming skills (C++ required, Perl, Python, and Bash preferred)
Software development experience (Git)
Demonstrated ability to advise technical teams on software architecture, coding strategy, and development risk
Communication skills, including technical writing
Ability to work as part of a technical team
Familiarity with meteorological datasets, including output from weather radar systems (preferred)
Work Setting and Environment:
Primary location: Remote
Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week, excluding federal holidays; field data-collection activities may require irregular hours during active severe weather events
Local and non-local travel may be required, not anticipated to exceed 5% annually; all unplanned travel must be approved in writing by the COR at least 10 calendar days in advance
Must complete an online IT security awareness course within one week of starting work
Foreign national candidates are subject to export control review and require CO/COR approval prior to consideration
Government-furnished equipment provided, including access to HPC resources, specialized mobile observation platforms, laboratory test equipment, computers, and office workspace, as applicable
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Why Join Our Team
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Pay Range
$81,000.00 to $85,000.00
