Windborne Systems
Launch Operator-Alabama
Alabama · Part-time
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About the role
- WindBorne Systems is supercharging weather forecasts with a unique proprietary data source: a global constellation of next-generation smart weather balloons targeting the most critical atmospheric data.
- The founding team of Stanford engineers was named Forbes 2019 30 under 30 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Khosla Ventures and Footwork VC.
- You'll be launching high-altitude weather balloons that collect atmospheric data used to improve forecasts for events like hurricanes and wildfires.
Responsibilities
- Meet weekly launch targets to support WindBorne's data collection and forecasting goals
- Manage and maintain inventory of balloon supplies, compressed gas cylinders, and related equipment
- Perform routine equipment checks and flag any maintenance or safety concerns
- We design, manufacture, and operate our own balloons, using the data they collect to generate otherwise unattainable weather intelligence.
Requirements
- In-person required.
- Follows detailed processes and safety procedures with precision
- Clear and timely communicator
- Comfortable with computers and hands-on technical equipment
- Thrives in outdoor environments and enjoys working as part of a team
Nice to have
- Experience with compressed gas cylinders a plus, but not required
Compensation
- $25k-$28k
Company info
- Our mission is to eliminate weather uncertainty, and in the process help humanity adapt to climate change, be that predicting hurricanes or speeding the adoption of renewables.
- We are considering a range of backgrounds and experience levels for this position and adjust our offers accordingly to be competitive with market rates.
- $25-28 per hour. We are considering a range of backgrounds and experience levels for this position and adjust our offers accordingly to be competitive with market rates.
- We are building a future in which the planet is instrumented by thousands of our microballoons, eliminating gaps in our understanding of the planet and giving people and businesses the information they need to make critical decisions.
- We are hiring a part-time balloon launch operator to support our weather forecasting mission.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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- US citizenship required
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