Weather Technician / Observer (Space Force Range Contract)

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Weather Technician/Observer for a Space Force Range Contract. The role reports to and receives directions from the Weather Systems Manager and covers upper-air and surface observations at the VSFB Representative Weather Observatory (RWO) during airfield hours, Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1700 local time, including after-hours or weekend support when the airfield is open.

Key responsibilities

• Complete upper-air observations using computer data and platform, requiring the attention of one certified observer from instrument preflight through final data transmission (about 3 hours).
• Operate the RWO during airfield hours to perform upper-air and surface observations in line with AFMAN 15-111, AFMAN 15-124, FMH-3 and IAW 30 SWI 15-101 or supporting OPLANs.
• Perform daily upper-air balloon observations at 0000 and 1200 UTC.
• Perform weather observations at VSFB Weather Stations 24/7 during airfield hours in support of the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC).
• Support launch operations from nominal launch or scrub until mission requirements are met.
• Manage ground operations safety through scheduling and staffing, with a maximum 12-hour shift, at least 8 hours of rest after 12 hours of work, a maximum of 60 hours per week and 14 consecutive calendar days.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Surface Observation certification, or at least two years of experience with a DoD, FAA or NWS agency taking, recording, encoding and disseminating surface observations in METAR format.
• At least 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contacts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, including U.S. citizenship.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Completion of the prescribed observer qualification training program and passing a closed-book qualification exam, demonstrating correct observation and transmission schedules with primary and backup systems.

What we offer

• Starting pay of $35.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on geography, market, skills, education and experience.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave and paid holidays.