WindBorne Systems · 20 hours ago
Operations Specialist: Flight Control
Palo Alto HQ
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yrWindBorne Systems is revolutionizing weather forecasting with innovative smart weather balloons. The Operations Specialist in Flight Control will become an expert in navigating these balloons, employing meteorological knowledge and operational judgment to ensure accurate data collection and effective flight paths.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Geospatial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You'll become an expert at flying our balloons
We're not looking for someone to follow a script; we want you to get better at this than we currently are
Balloons fail often – sometimes from hardware issues, sometimes from weather, sometimes from our own mistakes
We launch a lot of them, and we're constantly learning
In this role, you'll develop specialized knowledge that lets you make good calls quickly – when to avoid vs head through rough weather, how to correct for forecast uncertainties, and how to reach locations that push the bounds of what our hardware is capable of
Qualification
Required
Ability to learn independently in an environment where best practice is constantly evolving
Comfort prioritizing and making judgment calls in high-pressure, uncertain environments
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams
Willingness to work unusual hours to get the balloons where they need to go
Due to the nature of our work supporting U.S. defense operations, this position requires U.S. citizenship. A security clearance is not required
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
Stock Option Plan
Office food and beverages
Company
WindBorne Systems
WindBorne collects atmospheric data using smart weather balloons for weather forecasting, climate research, and environmental monitoring.
Founded in 2015
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$26MKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationKhosla VenturesFootwork
2024-12-10Series Unknown· $5M
2024-05-29Series A· $15M
2023-06-22Seed· $6M
Leadership Team
J
John Dean
Cofounder & CEO
A
Andrey Sushko
Co-Founder and CTO
Recent News
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