Meteorological Technician
2026-09-10T22:43:36+00:00
Amentum
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FULL_TIME
Construction
Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Defense Contractors
2026-09-25T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment.
Responsibilities or duties
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain weather monitoring instruments and automated observation systems.
- Prepare and disseminate routine and special weather reports in accordance with Navy and Amentum standards.
- Assist in forecasting support by compiling observational data and identifying weather patterns.
- Monitor severe weather conditions and provide timely alerts to operational personnel.
- Maintain accurate logs, digital records, and equipment maintenance documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering, aviation, and operational teams to ensure weather data accuracy and mission readiness.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- At least two (2) years of experience in meteorology, atmospheric science, or weather observation.
- Must have two (2) years of experience working with the AN and FPS-081 SWR, ASOS, 3140 Manual, METOC ops, and UMQ-5.
- Must be trained and certified per NAVMETOCCOMINST3140.1 US Navy METOC Support System for supporting the Weather Radar System (AN and FPS-081 SWR).
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in meteorology preferred.
- Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
- Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
- Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
- Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
- Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
- Familiarity with meteorological instruments, automated weather systems, and data analysis tools.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work independently.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain weather monitoring instruments and automated observation systems.
- Prepare and disseminate routine and special weather reports in accordance with Navy and Amentum standards.
- Assist in forecasting support by compiling observational data and identifying weather patterns.
- Monitor severe weather conditions and provide timely alerts to operational personnel.
- Maintain accurate logs, digital records, and equipment maintenance documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering, aviation, and operational teams to ensure weather data accuracy and mission readiness.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.
- Meteorology
- Atmospheric science
- Weather observation
- AN and FPS-081 SWR operation
- ASOS operation
- 3140 Manual operation
- METOC ops
- UMQ-5 operation
- NAVMETOCCOMINST3140.1 US Navy METOC Support System
- Weather Radar System (AN and FPS-081 SWR) support
- Instrument calibration
- Automated observation system maintenance
- Weather report preparation and dissemination
- Data compilation
- Weather pattern identification
- Severe weather monitoring
- Alert provision
- Log maintenance
- Digital record keeping
- Equipment maintenance documentation
- Collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work independently
- At least two (2) years of experience in meteorology, atmospheric science, or weather observation.
- Two (2) years of experience working with the AN and FPS-081 SWR, ASOS, 3140 Manual, METOC ops, and UMQ-5.
- Trained and certified per NAVMETOCCOMINST3140.1 US Navy METOC Support System for supporting the Weather Radar System (AN and FPS-081 SWR).
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in meteorology preferred.
- Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.
- Passport valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
- Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
- Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
- Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
- Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce (Preferred).
- Familiarity with meteorological instruments, automated weather systems, and data analysis tools (Preferred).
- Valid driver’s license (Preferred).
JOB-6aa332988009e
Vacancy title:
Meteorological Technician
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Defense Contractors]
Jobs at:
Amentum
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 25 2026
Duty Station:
Lamu | Lamu
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment.
Responsibilities or duties
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain weather monitoring instruments and automated observation systems.
- Prepare and disseminate routine and special weather reports in accordance with Navy and Amentum standards.
- Assist in forecasting support by compiling observational data and identifying weather patterns.
- Monitor severe weather conditions and provide timely alerts to operational personnel.
- Maintain accurate logs, digital records, and equipment maintenance documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering, aviation, and operational teams to ensure weather data accuracy and mission readiness.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- At least two (2) years of experience in meteorology, atmospheric science, or weather observation.
- Must have two (2) years of experience working with the AN and FPS-081 SWR, ASOS, 3140 Manual, METOC ops, and UMQ-5.
- Must be trained and certified per NAVMETOCCOMINST3140.1 US Navy METOC Support System for supporting the Weather Radar System (AN and FPS-081 SWR).
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in meteorology preferred.
- Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
- Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
- Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
- Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
- Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
- Familiarity with meteorological instruments, automated weather systems, and data analysis tools.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work independently.
- Valid driver’s license.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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