Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, business, or a related field
3+ years in startup operations, management consulting, business development, investment banking, venture capital, or aerospace and defense
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and writing skills
Ability to simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences
Comfortable managing multiple executives and priorities
Self-starter with ownership mentality
Passion for the space industry
U.S. citizen eligible for DoD Secret clearance
Responsibilities
Partner with CEO and executives to prioritize and drive initiatives
Prepare fundraising materials and manage investor pipeline
Support government capture by tracking DoD and Space Force opportunities
Develop commercial partnerships with satellite operators and launch providers
Coordinate recruiting processes from hiring to onboarding
Run leadership meetings and prepare for board meetings
Oversee contracts, vendors, and compliance tasks
Lead special projects as the company scales
Benefits
Opportunity to work at a venture-backed space company
Direct involvement in high-level strategic conversations
Chance to shape the company's growth trajectory
Engagement with government contracts and commercial partnerships
Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation
Potential for equity participation in a growing company
Full Job Description
Chief of Staff - Be the Executive Team's Force Multiplier at a Growing Space Company
El Segundo, CA | On-site
Opportunity Summary
We are a venture-backed space company with active government contracts, and we are hiring a Chief of Staff to work across our executive team. You will drive fundraising preparation, business development and capture, recruiting, and day-to-day operations, and you will take ownership of whatever matters most that week.
This role suits a driven operator with business training, ideally an engineering foundation, and a real passion for space. You will sit in the company's most important conversations and have a direct hand in how it grows.
Job Duties
Partner with the CEO and other executives to set priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives to completion
Prepare fundraising materials, including pitch decks, financial models, data rooms, and investor updates, and help manage the investor pipeline
Support government capture by tracking opportunities across DoD, Space Force, AFRL, and DIU, and coordinating SBIR/STTR, OTA, and BAA proposals
Help develop commercial partnerships with satellite operators and launch providers, including white papers and capability statements
Coordinate recruiting, from hiring plans and interview loops to offers and onboarding
Run the operating rhythm: leadership meetings, goals and KPIs, and board meeting preparation
Oversee contracts administration, vendors, facilities, and compliance tasks alongside outside accounting and legal partners
Lead special projects as the company scales
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, business, or a related field
3+ years of experience in startup operations, management consulting, business development, investment banking, venture capital, or aerospace and defense program roles
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and writing skills
Ability to turn technical concepts into clear narratives for investors, customers, and government stakeholders
Comfort supporting multiple executives and juggling competing priorities
Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through without being asked
Passion for the space industry
U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred Experience
MBA
Engineering degree or prior technical work experience
Experience with government contracting, SBIR/STTR awards, or proposal writing
Exposure to venture fundraising or board management
Prior experience at a Seed or Series A startup
Network across the space, defense, or venture community
