Forward-Deployed Balloons Operations Lead

Convectivecapital; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Stock Option Plan

Office food and beverages

Job summary

WindBorne Systems is seeking a Forward Deployed Operator to manage the operational performance of our balloon constellation. This role includes coordinating military exercises and operational rollouts of new hardware, responding to weather events, and traveling for unique operations.

We're looking for someone curious about technology and capable of engaging with customers and teams. Benefits include health insurance, unlimited PTO, and a stock option plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to write procedures in the absence of existing documentation.
• Genuine curiosity about balloons, atmospheric science, and defense tech.
• Comfort in presenting complex operations to customers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end operational performance across various projects.
• Coordinate military exercises and operational rollouts.
• Oversee responses to tropical storms and travel for unusual operations.

Skills

Operational management

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Technical curiosity

Job description

WindBorne Systems is seeking a Forward Deployed Operator to manage the operational performance of our balloon constellation. This role includes coordinating military exercises and operational rollouts of new hardware, responding to weather events, and traveling for unique operations.

We're looking for someone curious about technology and capable of engaging with customers and teams. Benefits include health insurance, unlimited PTO, and a stock option plan.