Atmospheric Radiative Transfer Scientist

The R&D Team at Tomorrow.io is a dynamic mix of scientists and engineers. Our mission is to generate the best and most novel data and models across all times: historical, real-time, and forecast. The story just begins when the data hits our ingest and post-processing services. Every product that the user sees is the result of a pipeline of algorithms that needs to be run quickly and continuously, in an operational environment. We are the team that builds the architecture behind the data and the models, preparing the weather analyses for the Product and Engineering team to serve our large and diverse customer base.

We are seeking an Atmospheric Radiative Transfer Scientist to develop and maintain our comprehensive instrument simulator software package. Tomorrow.io operates precipitation radar and the world’s largest constellation of passive microwave sounder satellites. Simulations of measurements from these instruments, driven by high-resolution atmospheric datasets, are critical for validating instrument performance, retrieval algorithms, and performing trade studies for the next generation of Tomorrow.io instruments (DeepSky). You’ll work with the instrument science team to improve products from Tomorrow.io’s current constellation, and take a lead role in defining the next generation of satellites (DeepSky)!

What you’ll do:

• Take ownership of the instrument simulator software. Adapt it to new input datasets and instrument spectral bands. Improve handling of surface properties and particle scattering to match the state of the science.
• Work with the instrument science team to incorporate simulator improvements in data products and calibration/validation processes.
• Take the lead in instrument trade studies for our next generation of satellites.
• Be a part of regular "on call" rotations, and act as a first responder when incidents occur (alerting customers; triaging the underlying issue)

What you’ll bring:

• Ph.D in atmospheric science, physics, or a related field
• Direct experience with modern, comprehensive atmospheric radiative transfer model software packages (e.g., CRTM, RTTOV, ARTS). 
• Experience working with cloud-based environments and services (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) or high-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Willingness to adopt to the rapidly changing landscape of coding using LLM tools like Cursor as well as how ML techniques can be applied in your area of expertise
• Strong communication skills, including presenting and distilling complex topics and findings to collaborators and stakeholders of diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on cross-disciplinary teams, prioritize competing efforts, and deliver on schedule and budget

So, if you're looking to join a team that is not only at the forefront of innovation but also working towards building the biggest weather platform in the world, powered by the world’s first rapid-revisit microwave sounder constellation, this is the place for you! If your experience is close but only fulfills some requirements, please apply. Tomorrow.io is on a mission to build a special company. We are focused on hiring people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to achieve our goal.

This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Accordingly, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and protected individuals unless and until any required licenses are obtained.

Tomorrow.io is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Tomorrow.io participates in the E-Verify program in all US states, as required by law.

At tomorrow.io we have established a workplace culture that values fairness and equal opportunities and we believe it is crucial for fostering a positive and productive environment. Regularly reviewing and adjusting pay practices to align with legitimate drivers of pay, such as job level, geographic location, and performance, demonstrates a commitment to maintaining equity within the organization.This commitment to ongoing assessment and improvement is key to creating a workplace that is not only diverse and inclusive but also fair and just. Anticipated salary range for this role is $135K-$150K subject to local market and candidates skills and experience. Comprehensive health benefits, unlimited paid time off and other benefits included. Relocation assistance may be offered/available for certain roles.

Tomorrow.io is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected]

About Tomorrow.io:

Selected by TIME Magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Companies in the World, Tomorrow.io is the world's leading Resilience Platform™. Combining next-generation space technology, advanced generative AI, and proprietary weather modeling, Tomorrow.io delivers unmatched forecasting and decision-making capabilities. Trusted by six of the top ten Fortune 500 companies, Tomorrow.io empowers organizations to proactively manage weather-related risks, opportunities, and enhance operational efficiency. From cutting-edge weather intelligence to real-time early warning systems, Tomorrow.io enables predictive, impact-based action for a safer, more resilient future. Learn more at Tomorrow.io.

Ethos:  Our ethos guides us in everything we do - The people of Tomorrow are here to make an impact, they show true grit, and always put people first.

How we roll: We believe that magic happens when people work together. The People of Tomorrow take ownership with a bias for action. We believe in transparency and directness, putting work before ego, and empathy. The People of Tomorrow have a can-do attitude, are resilient, and curious. They are growth oriented, value people striving to be experts, and love to have fun. Here, your success is achieved by your impact and deliveries and not by the hours you put in. We have flexible hours and unlimited vacation days policy. The People of Tomorrow show empathy, mutual respect and work as one diverse team. We grow fast and move faster but we always see people first. Each person has their own career growth path for we believe that the only way for the company to grow is if you grow.