Lead Meteorologist, Growth

WindBorne Systems is supercharging weather forecasts with a unique proprietary data source: the largest balloon constellation in the world. WindBorne Atlas is backed by 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.

WindBorne operates on the forefront of atmospheric data collection and our Growth org puts our atmospheric data and forecasts into the hands of customers to meet their critical needs. In this role, you’ll be embedded in an org that has tripled revenue year over year for multiple years running. As the meteorological authority in the room, you’ll add context and credibility to the solutions WindBorne offers. Being fully embedded within the Growth org, you’ll have intimate knowledge of our customer groups, their use cases, and our growth strategy. This will inform not only your external interactions, but also internal generation of meteorological case studies, as well as support for our global launch operations, proposals, and marketing collateral.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively within the Growth org with BD, proposals, technical program management, and contracts execution as an atmospheric science subject matter expert.

• Attend customer engagements, presenting information and answering questions while tying back to WindBorne’s core capabilities and differentiators.

• Develop and publish case studies that bolster our growth strategy through public engagement.

• Identify new ways in which our emerging capabilities can support the scientific community and the needs of our customers.

• Represent WindBorne across the scientific community at conferences, workshops, and industry forums, building and maintaining the relationships that expand our reach.

• Support operational planning for our global launch operations..

• Stay at the leading edge of atmospheric science, numerical weather prediction, and observational technology, bringing relevant advances back to inform our growth strategy and product direction.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• At least five years of experience as a meteorologist, atmospheric scientist, and/or forecaster.

• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and credibly to customers, partners, and non-technical audiences.

• Strong writing skills, with experience producing case studies, publications, or technical documentation.

• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and heavy cross-functional collaboration.

• Confidence presenting in customer-facing and public settings as the meteorological authority in the room.

• Experience with data analysis tools and forecasting systems relevant to operational meteorology.

• (Desired) Background with one or more of WindBorne’s core customer groups or industries, such as the DoW or NOAA.

BENEFITS

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Unlimited PTO

• Stock Option Plan

• Office food and beverages

Salary

• $130,000 - $150,000** We are considering a range of backgrounds and experience levels for this position and adjust our offers accordingly to be competitive with market rates.

LOCATION

We are located at 1600 Bridge Parkway, Redwood City, CA. This role may be remote.