About Alto Cirra
Alto Cirra is building a next-generation atmospheric operations company focused on deploying autonomous aerial systems for weather, water, and climate impact in the Western United States. We operate at the intersection of aerospace, regulated field operations, and climate infrastructure.
Role Summary
We are hiring a COO to own company-wide execution — translating technical development, flight operations, regulatory constraints, and commercial priorities into a scalable, repeatable operating system.
Responsibilities
- Own all day-to-day operations across flight, engineering, regulatory, and commercial teams
- Build scalable operational systems for mission planning, deployment readiness, and field execution
- Manage cross-functional execution between engineering, meteorology, and government stakeholders
- Establish safety, compliance, and operational KPIs across all field programs
- Support fundraising and strategic partnerships through operational credibility and delivery performance
- Design the internal structure required to scale from pilot programs to multi-region operations
Requirements
- 8–15+ years in operations leadership (aerospace, aviation, defense, climate tech, or regulated field ops)
- Experience scaling early-stage hardware or mission-critical operations
- Strong background in cross-functional execution in high-compliance environments
- Ability to operate in ambiguity and build systems from zero
- Bonus: experience in aviation operations, UAV systems, or government contracting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84116
