Senior Lightning Scientist
The Senior Lightning Scientist is a subject-matter expert responsible for advancing AccuWeather’s lightning detection, analysis, and interpretation capabilities. This role combines deep scientific understanding of lightning physics with practical expertise in RF systems, sensor networks, and algorithm development. The Senior Lightning Scientist plays a critical role in improving lightning detection accuracy, developing new methodologies, guiding technical strategy, and collaborating across science, engineering, and product teams to deliver industry-leading lightning intelligence products.
Working closely with data science, hardware, and software engineering teams, this role drives innovation in lightning detection technologies, signal processing, and real-time analysis systems that support AccuWeather’s operational, commercial, and public safety offerings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a technical and scientific authority on lightning physics, detection methodologies, and operational interpretation.
- Lead the development, evaluation, and improvement of lightning detection algorithms using techniques such as TOA, TDOA, interferometry, and hybrid approaches.
- Analyze RF signals across relevant frequency bands used in lightning detection, including waveform characterization, noise mitigation, and signal c
