FieldOperationsSpecialist

WindBorne Systems is supercharging weather forecasts with a unique proprietary data source: a global constellation of next-generation smart weather balloons targeting the most critical atmospheric data. We design, manufacture, and operate our own balloons, using the data they collect to generate otherwise unattainable weather intelligence. Our mission is to eliminate weather uncertainty, and in the process help humanity adapt to climate change, be that predicting hurricanes or speeding the adoption of renewables. We are building a future in which the planet is instrumented by thousands of our microballoons, eliminating gaps in our understanding of the planet and giving people and businesses the information they need to make critical decisions. The founding team of Stanford engineers was named Forbes 2019 30 under 30 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Khosla Ventures and Footwork VC. You are the field extension of our Head of Launch. While strategy and infrastructure are built at HQ, you execute it on the ground — standing up new launch sites, training local contractors, and building the physical sites. You are equally comfortable running a balloon launch in Argentina and writing a debrief report on the flight home. Critically, you see what isn't working and communicate it clearly so we can improve. ‍ Snapshot of the balloon constellation ON MARCH 31, 2026 RESPONSIBILITIES - Deploy internationally to build and set up new balloon launch sites per WindBorne's SOPs - Train and certify local launch contractors on operations, equipment, and safety protocols - Launch high-altitude weather balloons and manage compressed gas equipment in strict compliance with safety protocols - Handle complex international logistics: customs clearance, equipment shipping, and vendor sourcing - Maintain meticulous records of site configs, contractor certifications, and equipment inventories - Manage multiple concurrent deployments with strong project management discipline - Debri