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Are you someone who:
Then you might be a good fit for WindBorne's Flight Control Operator role!
WindBorne Systems operates the worlds largest constellation of autonomous weather balloons. We achieve full atmospheric coverage by launching balloons spread across time and space, but sometimes need to navigate them to specific locations-like into the eye of a typhoon. Balloons navigate by changing their altitude: drop ballast to ascend, or vent gas to descend. Different altitudes have different wind speeds and directions, so if you understand the wind field, you can route a balloon anywhere in the world. In practice, flight control is a mix of meteorology, physics, and operational judgment.
This isnt like driving a car, with predictable inputs and outputs. Commands take time to execute, forecasts have uncertainty, and every balloon behaves a bit differently depending on its current state and hardware. Youll 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.
There's no one set background that makes a great FC. Our current FCs have a wide range of past lives, from bike mechanics and wilderness guides to kpop academy learning managers. Above all, we're looking for people who will genuinely love the day-to-day of learning to master flight control. If you think that's you, we want to hear from you!
Eligibility
Due to the nature of our work supporting U.S. defense operations, this position requires U.S. citizenship. A security clearance is not required.
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| Location | (Remote) |
| Salary | $24–$28 Per Hour |
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