Location

Remote

Employment Type

Part time

Department

Atlas Operations

WindBorne achieves full atmospheric coverage by launching balloons spread across time and space, but sometimes we need to navigate them to specific locations—like into the eye of a hurricane.

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 means relying on a mix of meteorology, physics, and operational judgment to get balloons wherever they need to go.

Responsibilities

You’ll become an expert at flying our balloons. We’re not looking for someone to follow a script; we want you to get better at this than we currently are. Balloons fail often – sometimes from hardware issues, sometimes from weather, sometimes from our own mistakes. We launch a lot of them, and we’re constantly learning. In this role, you’ll 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.

Skills and Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

Ability to learn independently in an environment where best practices are constantly evolving
Comfort prioritizing and making judgment calls in high‑pressure, uncertain environments
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams
Willingness to work unusual hours to get the balloons where they need to go

Due to the nature of our work supporting U.S. defense operations, this position requires U.S. citizenship. A security clearance is not required.

There’s no one set background that makes someone great at this. 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!

Hours

This is a part‑time, fully remote position at approximately 20 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $22‑$25 USD/hr. Hours are regularly scheduled rather than on‑call – we’ll work with you to find a consistent schedule that fits both your availability and our coverage needs. Weekend availability is strongly preferred. Reliable internet is required.

This role is a good fit for U.S. citizens living abroad or anyone looking for steady part‑time work with non‑traditional hours.

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WindBorne Systems