Senior Meteorologist and Solutions Operations Specialist

Department: Solutions Delivery Solutions
Location: Remote (Australia)

Reports to: Meteorology Team Lead
Employment type: Permanent
Work model: Remote in Australia

Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO where required)

The Mission of the Meteorologist and Solutions Operations Specialist

Enable timely high-impact natural catastrophe intelligence through expert meteorological insight.

To support the companys growth we continue to scale our Solutions Delivery team and are looking for a Meteorologist to join our team remotely from Australia. ICEYEs Solutions Delivery team is responsible for 24/7 operations that enable near-real-time assessment of the impact of global natural catastrophes and geophysical change using remote sensing technology. These solutions empower end users to quantitatively make timely actions for event characterization assessment and response during stressful and uncertain times.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYEs world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology as well as access to data from the worlds largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy day or night and in any weather supported by ultra-high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense intelligence security and maritime domain awareness ICEYEs near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence insurance maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection) and finance contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland Poland Spain Japan the UAE Greece and the US and is driven by a shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Expected Outcomes & Requirements

Outcomes

• Support our team in daily operations of monitoring global natural catastrophes

• Operate a daily weather monitoring and forecasting capability focused on natural catastrophes using a variety of online and ICEYE resources
• Provide daily input on real-time storm tracking for the Solutions Operations team members responsible for satellite tasking and acquisition
• Build detailed and comprehensive SAR data acquisition plans and task ICEYE constellation in order capture natural catastrophes
• Provide recommendations as well as weather updates for Solutions GIS Analysts performing analysis of various natural catastrophes
• Define requirements and collaborate with our Analytics engineering team to design and automate meteorology-focused analytics
• Create rigorous processes for ensuring global readiness for natural catastrophe analytics to be performed 24/7.
• Lead daily weather huddles and standups to ensure tight operational procedures around natural catastrophe events
• Identify and communicate important natural catastrophes to Marketing and Social Media teams to help further ICEYE brand recognition as SAR leader in natural catastrophe monitoring
• Utilize your communications skills to convey that information in a clear and concise manner to your coworkers and to external clients.
• Have fun. This is a part of ICEYEs values - we aim to do our best work but a career with ICEYE is also enjoyable.

Role-specific Competences

Required

• Education in Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences or a closely related field
• Experience with operational forecasting for decision-making (min. 2 years)
• Excellent time management communication skills proactiveness and problem solving
• Ability to work a non-standard schedule (extra hours weekends and holidays as needed)
• Being comfortable with finding your own way and live well in the continuous stream of change that is inevitable in a start-up that is beginning to scale
• Dealing well with pressure and strict deadlines

Preferred

• Direct monitoring and forecasting experience for natural catastrophes
• Deep understanding of tropical meteorology and/or hydrology
• Experience in earth observation
• Global forecasting experience
• Experience working in or with the insurance industry
• Experience working in or with emergency management
• Familiarity with GIS software (eg. ArcGIS QGIS)
• SAR or radar data fundamentals
• Satellite tasking

Key Competences

In addition to the requirements above we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

• Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends structures and synthesizes complex information draws accurate conclusions and communicates them with clarity.
• Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation resilience and high personal standards to every challenge.
• Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes acting decisively and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams contributing to shared success and engaging in constructive debate.
• Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility learns from setbacks and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

At ICEYE you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one.

We actively support continuous professional development and provide access to training courses and conferences. Your growth wellbeing and success are a priority and your work will have visible impact during real-world mission-critical events.

• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach

• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Time for self-development research training conferences or certification schemes
• Relocation support to Australia

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

At ICEYE diversity isnt just a buzzword its our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to support workplace adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Required Experience:

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