Reference Scenario Lead
Reflective · Remote or San Francisco, California, United States
Posted 15 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Reflective's roles stay open a median of 16 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Reflective's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Reflective
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 3 open
- Hiring momentum
- 5 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Reflective's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Reflective.
About this role
The Reference Scenario Lead at Reflective is responsible for developing a coherent reference scenario for sunlight reflection research, ensuring its internal consistency, and delivering it on time. This role involves synthesizing contributions from various scientists and engineers, managing external collaborations, and engaging with stakeholders to define the needs of the audience. The first six months focus on scoping the project and establishing clear deliverables and timelines.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Reflective as an employer.
What you need
- Experience leading complex technical programs
- Technical fluency in atmospheric science, aerosol physics, aerospace engineering, control systems, observing systems, or techno-economic analysis
- Ability to manage dependencies and ensure internal consistency across multiple workstreams
- Strong communication skills for non-specialist audiences
- Experience working through influence rather than authority
What you get
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Generous paid time off and sick leave, including 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Flexible working hours
Worth weighing
- Salary may be adjusted down for remote employees based on cost of living
- Role requires dealing with public scrutiny and external critique
- Position is not a people-management role, but requires influence over contributors
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Listed by Reflective on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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