About Us

Skydweller Aero Inc. is a transatlantic cutting-edge aerospace company developing solar powered aircraft solutions capable of achieving perpetual flight with heavy, and powerful payload capacity. Utilizing technology based upon the longest continuous manned renewably powered flight program in history, this fast-growing startup is developing a new class of unmanned aircraft, providing the persistence of geosynchronous satellites with the powerful sensing capabilities and the flexibility of a large, airborne platform. Skydweller Aero Inc. has World and US headquarters in Oklahoma City, European offices headquartered in Spain and Flight Test Operations at Stennis International Airport, MS.

Job Description

Skydweller requires the state of the art in weather prediction and modelling of atmospheric effects. Key to this will be understanding the atmospheric physics associated with weather prediction and the knowledge of how to develop large scale systems to predict weather. The system being developed by Skydweller must determine current and forecasted weather conditions for all altitudes, including the direction and speed of wind, cloud cover, and precipitation. Skydweller weather reports contain much more information than typical weather reports. They are different from other weather reports because they take into account what conditions may affect a flight. If heavy turbulence is likely at one altitude, the Skydweller operator needs to know ahead of time what altitude he or she can fly to avoid the turbulence. The Skydweller weather prediction system being developed must rely on weather radar, detailed physics-based computer models, weather station information, Skydweller onboard sensors and other tools to develop weather reports and predictions.

Rewards

The Skydweller weather modelling and prediction system will represent the state of the art in weather prediction and modelling of atmospheric physics. 

Challenges

Predicting weather is challenging and sometimes frustrating. Because Skydweller will fly at all hours, the weather lead may have to work nights, weekends, and holidays, especially if there is an urgent need for their services.

Qualifications

• Have an analytical mind and the ability to work under pressure.
• Have extensive software development experience in either weather prediction codes or codes that model atmospheric physics.
• Have a familiarity with aviation and aviation weather requirements.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Atmospheric Science/Meteorology degree or related field (Physics, Math, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science). Masters or PhD degree preferred. 
• Ability to develop software to model and predict weather and/or atmospheric physics.
• Candidate should have extensive software development experience developing weather prediction models or atmospheric physics models. 

Additional tasks may include:

• Attendance and participation in management meetings
• Off-site support for meetings and flight test activities

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Company benefits

1. Health insurance: We offer health insurance to all Full-Time Employees (FTEs), which can include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Paid time off: This includes vacation time, sick leave, and personal days.
3. Flexible schedules: we offer flexible schedules; we help employees achieve a better work-life balance.
4. Professional development opportunities: we may offer training, educational opportunities, or tuition reimbursement programs to help employees develop their skills and advance their careers.
5. Stock options: all FTEs after one year of seniority may have the opportunity to receive options as part of their compensation package.
6. Bonuses: we offer bonuses or other forms of performance-based compensation to reward employees for their hard work and achievements.