Balloon Launch Contractor
WindBorne Systems · Artigas, Artigas
Launch high-altitude weather balloons that collect atmospheric data used to improve forecasts. The role is hands-on and outdoors, with shifts on weekends, evenings and occasional weekdays, and involves managing launch site setup and equipment.
What you'll do
- Launch high-altitude weather balloons following safety and operational procedures
- Meet weekly launch targets
- Set up and break down launch sites
- Manage inventory of balloon supplies and compressed gas cylinders
- Perform routine equipment checks and flag safety concerns
Requirements
- Follows detailed processes and safety procedures with precision
- Clear and timely communicator
- Comfortable with computers and hands-on technical equipment
- Thrives in outdoor environments and works well in a team
- Available for weekend, evening and occasional weekday shifts
Nice to have
- Experience with compressed gas cylinders
Skills
Outlined skills are listed as required.
Full original description
Launch Contractor - Uruguay Launch Contractor - Uruguay apply now 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. We are hiring a part-time balloon launch contractor to support our weather forecasting mission. You'll be launching high-altitude weather balloons that collect atmospheric data used to improve forecasts for events like hurricanes and wildfires. The role is hands-on and outdoors, with shifts on weekends, evenings, and occasional weekdays. Snapshot of the balloon constellation ON MARCH 31, 2026 Responsibilities Launch high-altitude weather balloons following established safety and operational procedures Meet weekly launch targets to support WindBorne's data collection and forecasting goals Set up and break down launch sites, ensuring equipment is properly configured and secured Manage and maintain inventory of balloon supplies, compressed gas cylinders, and related equipment Perform routine equipment checks and flag any maintenance or safety concerns Adapt to varying weather conditions and outdoor environments during operations Skills and Qualifications Follows detailed processes and safety procedures with precision Clear and timely communicator Comfortable with computers and hands-on technical equipment Experience with compressed gas cylinders a plus, but not required Thrives in outdoor environments and enjoys working as part of a team Benefits 700 - 900 UYU per hour. We are considering a range of backgrounds and experience levels for this position and adjust our offers accordingly to be competitive with market rates. Salary Location Artigas, Uruguay. In person required. What our hardware looks like Home Products Platform Observations Forecasts Solutions Industries Energy Trading Utilities Resources Blog FAQ Benchmarks API Docs Company Mission Careers Community Launches Contact Sign In WindBorne Systems is based in Redwood Shores, California. Our technology is invented, designed, and manufactured in the USA. © 2026 by WindBorne Systems Legal