About this role
Department: Solutions Delivery, Solutions Location: Tokyo, Japan
Reports to: Meteorology Team Lead Employment type: Permanent Work model: Hybrid
Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
The Mission of the Meteorologist and Solutions Operations SpecialistEnable timely, high-impact natural catastrophe intelligence through expert meteorological insight.
To support the company’s growth, we continue to scale our Solutions Delivery team and are looking for a Meteorologist to join our team in Tokyo, Japan. ICEYE’s Solutions Delivery team is responsible for 24/7 operations that enable near-real-time assessment of the impact of global natural catastrophes and geophysical change using remote sensing technology. These solutions empower end users to quantitatively make timely actions for event characterization, assessment, and response during stressful and uncertain times.
Who We AreICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra-high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.
As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.
ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US, and is driven by a shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
Expected Outcomes & RequirementsOutcomesSupport our team in daily operations of monitoring global natural catastrophesOperate a daily weather monitoring and forecasting capability focused on natural catastrophes using a variety of online and ICEYE resourcesProvide daily input on real-time storm tracking for the Solutions Operations team members responsible for satellite tasking and acquisitionBuild detailed and comprehensive SAR data acquisition plans and task ICEYE constellation in order capture natural catastrophesProvide recommendations as well as weather updates for Solutions GIS Analysts performing analysis of various natural catastrophesDefine requirements and collaborate with our Analytics engineering team to design and automate meteorology-focused analyticsCreate rigorous processes for ensuring global readiness for natural catastrophe analytics to be performed 24/7.Lead daily weather huddles and standups to ensure tight operational procedures around natural catastrophe eventsIdentify and communicate important natural catastrophes to Marketing and Social Media teams to help further ICEYE brand recognition as SAR leader in natural catastrophe monitoringUtilize your communications skills to convey that information in a clear and concise manner to your coworkers and to external clients.Have fun. This is a part of ICEYE’s values - we aim to do our best work, but a career with ICEYE is also enjoyable.Requirements
Role-specific CompetencesRequired
Education in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or a closely related fieldExperience with operational forecasting for decision-making (min. 2 years)Excellent time management, communication skills, proactiveness and problem solvingAbility to work a non-standard schedule (extra hours, weekends, and holidays as needed)Being comfortable with finding your own way and live well in the continuous stream of change that is inevitable in a start-up that is beginning to scaleDealing well with pressure and strict deadlinesBusiness-level proficiency in JapanesePreferred
Direct monitoring and forecasting experience for natural catastrophesDeep understanding of tropical meteorology and/or hydrologyExperience in earth observationGlobal forecasting experienceExperience working in or with the insurance industryExperience working in or with emergency managementFamiliarity with GIS software (eg. ArcGIS, QGIS)SAR or radar data fundamentalsSatellite taskingKey CompetencesIn addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:
Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity. Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge. Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively and ensuring commitments are delivered. Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success and engaging in constructive debate. Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.Benefits
At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one.
We actively support continuous professional development and provide access to training, courses, and conferences. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, and your work will have visible impact during real-world, mission-critical events.
A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approachAn independent role with a supportive and diverse work environmentTime for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemesRelocation support to JapanOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt ICEYE, diversity isn’t just a buzzword – it’s our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to support workplace adjustments throughout the recruitment process.