Operational Meteorologist

About Alto Cirra

Alto Cirra develops drone-deployed cloud seeding technology and data-backed program capabilities for ski resorts, water districts and watersheds. Our headquarters is in Salt Lake City.

The role

Turn weather data into clear briefings that support operational planning, with honest treatment of uncertainty.
This planned 2027 headquarters role supports our next phase of development. Hiring dates will be agreed individually; regional deployment plans do not represent confirmed local bases or flight authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forecast briefings for operational planning.
• Assess storm conditions and communicate confidence and uncertainty.
• Monitor the quality of weather data and observations.
• Work with operations and research on decision criteria.
• Contribute to post-event analysis and documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent demonstrated forecasting expertise.
• 2+ years of operational forecasting, applied research or comparable relevant experience.
• Ability to interpret radar, satellite, surface observations and numerical model guidance.
• Clear briefing skills and careful communication of forecast uncertainty and data limitations.

Preferred experience

Mountain meteorology, winter storms, cloud microphysics, Python and geospatial analysis.

Core skills

Python, Data Analysis.

Employment terms

Full-time employee, normally 40 hours per week. Salt Lake City, Utah. Hybrid: normally three days per week at headquarters and up to two days remote, with in-person attendance required for lab, test and operational activities.
Up to 15% travel; scheduled early, late or weekend coverage during operational weather windows.
Annual base salary: USD $85,000-$120,000. No equity or bonus is included in this package. Compensation within the range will reflect relevant experience and role scope.
Benefits: 15 paid vacation days, 10 paid company holidays, 5 paid sick days, employer contribution of 75% of employee-only medical/dental/vision premiums, required work equipment, approved business travel reimbursement, and a $1,500 annual professional-development budget.
Relocation policy: applicants willing to relocate are welcome; relocation expenses are not included. Visa policy: employment visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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Submit your resume and relevant project or work examples through this Wellfound posting only. Share only material you are authorized to disclose. Applications are not accepted by email or through company website forms.
Candidates with relevant equivalent experience are encouraged to apply. Selection will focus on job-related skills and experience.