Field Operations Specialist

Rainmaker Technology Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker Technology Corporation is seeking a highly motivated Field Operations Specialist for an 8-month seasonal contract, deploying advanced UAV technologies in remote locations. Successful candidates will be responsible for on-site operation of precipitation enhancement systems, requiring adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in challenging environments.

Benefits

Potential for full-time employment based on performance

Travel opportunities for international deployments

Qualifications

• Experience operating UAVs in challenging environments.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
• Physically fit for equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site deployment of UAV systems.
• Monitor flight operations and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on improvements.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Tools

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

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Rainmaker Technology Corporation provided pay range

This range is provided by Rainmaker Technology Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system designed to address water scarcity and adverse weather conditions. We develop and integrate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into a highly effective precipitation enhancement solution.

We are seeking highly motivated and adventurous individuals interested in deploying advanced drone and precipitation enhancement technologies in remote locations worldwide. This position is an 8‑month seasonal contract with the potential for full‑time employment based on performance.

Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system designed to address water scarcity and adverse weather conditions. We develop and integrate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into a highly effective precipitation enhancement solution.

We are seeking highly motivated and adventurous individuals interested in deploying advanced drone and precipitation enhancement technologies in remote locations worldwide. This position is an 8‑month seasonal contract with the potential for full‑time employment based on performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead on‑site deployment and operation of UAV precipitation enhancement systems at various locations.
• Conduct pre‑flight checks, monitor flight operations, and perform post‑flight maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real time to ensure mission success.
• Work flexible hours, including nights, to leverage optimal precipitation enhancement conditions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve UAV designs and precipitation enhancement payloads.
• Develop and maintain deployment procedures and documentation.
• Analyze flight data and environmental conditions to optimize seeding operations.
• Contribute to the development of autonomous flight capabilities for precipitation enhancement missions.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating in challenging field environments, with a proven ability to complete tasks successfully in adverse outdoor climates.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently in remote locations.
• Willingness to travel and deploy for extended seasonal periods (up to several months).
• Physically fit and able to lift moderate to heavy equipment.
• Possession of a valid passport and the ability to secure necessary visas for international deployments.
• Valid US driver’s license.

Earned Experience

• If you don’t already have these skills (which are preferred but not required) you will earn them over the course of your employment in one season.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Guaranteed 500+ flight hours
• State-of-the-art sUAS piloting and maintenance experience
• Experience operating and maintaining advanced meteorological sensing systems
• Logistics for remote, distributed operations in adverse conditions
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and software engineering & atmospheric field science

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The posted pay range is for an 8-month contract and roughly equates to $75,000-$90,000 annually for Specialists that get offered a full-time position at the end of the contract period

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Climate Technology Product Manufacturing

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