NOC (Site) Monitor at ALTAEROS ENERGIES INC – Fremont, New Hampshire

At Altaeros we believe everyone should have access to the basic building blocks that allow a fulfilling, prosperous life, whether they live in a megacity or in the most rural of villages. We also believe in the power of innovation to make this a reality. Our SuperTower uses the world's first autonomous aerostat platform to permanently deploy high-speed mobile broadband in rural markets at a fraction of the cost of alternatives. With this new class of communication infrastructure, we aim to help hundreds of millions of people get online for the first time, unlocking untold new opportunities. As a member of the Altaeros team, you will help us to achieve our goal of delivering the next generation of infrastructure to those who need it most.

Altaeros is looking for a tech savvy individual to assist with some shift work at our Fremont, NH R&D Test Site. As a System Monitor you will support Altaeros' NOC Supervisor and will be responsible for actively monitoring the flight/status of the aerostat (a tethered balloon system). You will also provide status reporting of the aerostat system.

This is a full time, non-exempt, hourly position starting immediately. This is not a remote position and the candidate has to be able to commute to Fremont, NH.

The work environment is a rural test site in Fremont, NH that includes trailers with air conditioning, a hangar, and a tethered aerostat.

Responsibilities / Activities:

Perform system monitoring functions using a human machine interface (HMI) on a computer. The aerostat system, which may be flying during operation, uses an automated on-board flight control system and reports back to the HMI. Interaction with the automated system is expected to be minimal for typical flight operations.

Observe for abnormalities or errors in flight operation and take pre-defined action to correct, to include dispatch of Field Response Team.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining hourly flight log, updating event log, and communicating errors to field personnel.

Qualifications:

Familiarity and comfort with technology and computer interfaces.

Demonstrated individual responsibility and ability to use your initiative.

Hands on experience with machines.

Comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment.

Can-do team mentality.

Minimum education requirements: HS diploma or GED

Microsoft Office Suite experience a plus.