Remote Flight Control Operator — Part-Time

WindBorne Systems; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

WindBorne Systems is seeking a Flight Control Operator for a part-time, fully remote role. You will become an expert at guiding our weather balloons, learning to navigate complex wind fields and adapting as hardware and software evolve.

The job rewards independent learning and strong collaboration with engineering teams. Responsibilities include making timely decisions in uncertain conditions, communicating clearly, and potentially working unusual hours to ensure balloons reach their

Qualifications

• Ability to learn independently in evolving procedures.
• Comfort making judgment calls in high‑pressure, uncertain environments.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration with engineering teams.
• Willingness to work long or unusual hours to meet balloon deployment goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop techniques and adapt as hardware and software evolve.
• Make good calls quickly when forecasts are uncertain and hardware states vary.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve flight control methods.

Skills

Independent learning

Judgment under pressure

Communication skills

Collaboration with engineers

Flexible hours

Job description

WindBorne Systems is seeking a Flight Control Operator for a part-time, fully remote role. You will become an expert at guiding our weather balloons, learning to navigate complex wind fields and adapting as hardware and software evolve.

The job rewards independent learning and strong collaboration with engineering teams. Responsibilities include making timely decisions in uncertain conditions, communicating clearly, and potentially working unusual hours to ensure balloons reach their