Senior Lightning Scientist is open at AccuWeather (Remote; State College, PA). The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $158K. Posted on Jan 23, 2026, and still on AccuWeather’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
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…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on AccuWeather’s careers page.
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