Associate Operator - Stratospheric SystemsNationwide, United States

Associate Operator - Stratospheric Systems

Reports to : Lead Operator Stratospheric Systems

Location : Nationwide with candidates residing within 60-90 minutes' drive time of a major airport.

Status : Full-time

Pay Range : $17 - $20 / hr

Travel : 100% travel role

About Near Space Labs

Near Space Labs is leading the next generation of Earth imaging. We design, build, and operate a fleet of proprietary, stratospheric systems called Swiftys. Our Swiftys fly to the edge of space to deliver high quality, updated imagery of our planet.

Flight Operations is a fast-paced growing organization responsible for operating and launching our fleet of Swiftys throughout the U.S. to meet our customer imaging and data needs.

What You Will Do

You will be part of a three person Pod (team) responsible for launching image capturing stratospheric systems around the USA. The Associate Operator Stratospheric Systems plays a critical role in executing and scaling our flight operational footprint. The incumbent will operate, maintain, and fly our fleet of Swiftys throughout the nation. The incumbent will collaborate and communicate within the Pod. The Associate Operator Stratospheric Systems will troubleshoot and provide maintenance on the technical hardware. The incumbent will perform work outdoors including hiking, walking and general physical duties throughout an extended workday.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Work closely with the Lead Operator Stratospheric Systems, and other Operators, occasional contractors, and Mission Control, to ensure Swiftys are launched, maintained, and recovered effectively, contributing to the overall success of the mission operations.
• Support the maintain and operate our fleet of Swiftys ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality data to the Company's customers, driving the success of our overall operations.
• Provide information and feedback in the generation of failure reports for malfunctions and abnormalities in the Swifty and associated equipment through our data tracking tool.
• Contribute to the daily technical reports of work performed.
• Strictly follow Near Space Labs operational, safety and manufacturing procedures and processes.
• Work under the direction of the Lead Operator Stratospheric Systems or Operators to ensure successful mission execution.
• Participate in daily debriefs to summarize and plan field operations.
• Contribute to improvements feedback to Near Space Labs operational procedures and processes.
• Contribute to the Swifty and operations metrics for the field through technical reports.
• Safely drive and maintain our fleet of road launch vehicles.

Additional Responsibilities :

Working Schedule :

Experience and Competency Requirements

Physical Activities and Demands

Physical Job Function Requirements : This role requires frequent physical activity, including lifting, carrying, and walking. You should be prepared to work in various outdoor environments, often for extended periods. Detailed requirements are listed below.

Work Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.