3-year contract Location: Barcelona (hybrid working model)Position overviewVortex f.d.c. is offering a 3-year contract for an experienced Atmospheric Modeling & HPC Engineer to join its technical team working on advanced wind resource modelling projects.The position is technical (non-junior) and focuses on the use, configuration and analysis of numerical atmospheric models in Linux/HPC environments, including large-scale data processing and model validation. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and external technical partners.Your tasksInstallation, compilation and configuration of atmospheric models (WRF and similar)Running and managing numerical simulations in Linux and HPC environmentsAnalysis, validation and comparison of model results using PythonHandling and processing large scientific datasets (NetCDF / Zarr)Benchmarking different model configurations and experimentsTechnical support for R&D and operational modelling workflowsYour qualifications / experienceProven experience working with Linux and HPC environmentsProgramming experience in C++ and/or Fortran for scientific applicationsRegular use of Python for data analysis and post-processingHands-on experience with WRF or other atmospheric models (compilation, configuration and execution)Background in meteorology and atmospheric dynamics, with practical experience using numerical modelsProfessional working proficiency in EnglishDesirable skillsExperience using GitHub for collaborative developmentScientific publications or technical reports in atmospheric modelling or meteorologyKnowledge of wind resource modellingExperience with other meteorological or CFD modelsFamiliarity with HPC optimisation or accelerator-based environmentsKnowledge of CatalanWhat we offer3-year contractCompetitive salary according to experiencePosition based in Barcelona, with a hybrid working model (approx. 50% remote)33 days of holiday per yearTechnically challenging projects in an industrial environmentWho we areVortex f.d.c. is a Barcelona-based company specialised in wind and atmospheric modelling for the renewable energy sector. We develop and operate advanced numerical modelling systems to support wind resource assessment, energy production analysis and operational decision-making worldwide.Our work combines meteorology, high-performance computing and data science in an applied industrial context, with a strong focus on operational robustness and real-world applicability.Interested?Please submit your application including:Curriculum vitaeBrief motivation or cover noteRelevant publications, reports or project references (if available)