Lead Meteorologist

About the Company

WindBorne Systems is supercharging weather forecasts with a unique proprietary data source: the largest balloon constellation in the world. Our mission is to eliminate weather uncertainty to help humanity adapt to climate change, from predicting hurricanes to speeding the adoption of renewables.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the Growth org as an atmospheric science subject matter expert
• Attend customer engagements to present information and answer questions regarding WindBorne’s capabilities
• Develop and publish case studies to bolster growth strategy through public engagement
• Identify new ways emerging capabilities can support the scientific community and customer needs
• Represent WindBorne at conferences, workshops, and industry forums
• Support operational planning for global launch operations
• Stay at the leading edge of atmospheric science and numerical weather prediction to inform product direction

Requirements

• At least five years of experience as a meteorologist, atmospheric scientist, or forecaster
• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong writing skills for case studies, publications, or technical documentation
• Experience with data analysis tools and forecasting systems relevant to operational meteorology
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Confidence presenting in customer-facing and public settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Background with core customer groups such as the DoW or NOAA