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Launch Operator - Okinawa

Posted 2 months ago

OfficeOkinawa

Job Overview

Are you interested in science and technology? Do you have a passion for weather and climate change? Are you looking for an adventurous way to help make an impact on improving your weather forecast?

WindBorne is looking for someone like you to launch high altitude, long duration weather balloons. These balloons fly higher than airplanes and capture atmospheric data which can better predict weather from hurricanes to wildfires. WindBorne Systems was founded to improve weather forecasting, and by launching balloons for us you could be an integral part of that advancement.

Info

  • Pay is $25/hr (Each launch takes 30 minutes, and 50 launches are planned per week).

  • Contract period is from now to July 31st with the possibility to convert to a permanent contract.

  • Looking to hire ASAP for a daytime schedule with a 7:00 AM start.

  • Position requires availability 5 days per week, including occasional weekends. Back-to-back weekend days off can be arranged if preferred.

  • American Citizenship Required.

Qualifications

  • Excellent at following a prescribed process

  • Fast and detailed communications skills

  • Hands-on technical competency and comfortable working with computers

  • Experience working with compressed gas cylinders is a big plus, but not required

  • This position invites energetic individuals eager to merge scientific curiosity with operational skills. If you thrive in outdoor settings, enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, and are passionate about atmospheric science, we want to hear from you!

Work Location: In person

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Okinawa
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WindBorne designs, builds, and operates a constellation of long-duration smart weather balloons targeting the most critical data in the atmosphere. We fuse proprietary atmospheric data with AI models to produce the world's most accurate weather forecasts.

Employees
91
Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Headquarters
Redwood City, California
Founded
2019

Key team members

Mike Smith

Mike Smith

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