Job Details

This is the opportunity of a lifetime. Auriga Space is revolutionizing space access by developing electromagnetic space launch systems that offer significant advantages in launch cost, reliability, frequency, and responsiveness compared to traditional rockets.

We're looking for a proactive, adaptable, and mission-driven Head of Operations to support our engineering, manufacturing, and business teams in bringing breakthrough technology to life. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll play a central role in ensuring smooth operations, helping drive projects forward, and establishing a scalable foundation for growth.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Operations Leadership

• Act as a primary operations partner to engineering, manufacturing and business teams, ensuring they have the resources and support to execute their objectives.
• Drive strategic decisions around facilities and infrastructure
• Source parts cost-effectively and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely ordering and delivery of parts needed for development, proactively managing parts and supply chain risks.
• Maintain project timelines and ensure milestones are met across departments, enabling clear communication of progress to the team.

Organization and Administrative Management

• Lead administrative HR functions, including onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration, and foster a positive and high-performing team culture.
• Oversee office management needs and support staff as the organization expands.

Process Development and Optimization

• Design and implement operational processes to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and create a scalable infrastructure that supports rapid growth.
• Continuously evaluate and improve operational systems and procedures, adapting as the team evolves.

Cross-Functional Support

• Assist with tasks as needed, including recruiting, marketing, and contributing to business research.

Desired Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in a similar role, with experience driving operational growth in a startup environment.
• Strong judgment and proven experience in a hardware-focused company, with an understanding of complex supply chains and project timelines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to ensuring projects stay on track.
• Able to adapt quickly to evolving needs, maintaining a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Strong writing and verbal skills for clear internal and external communication.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More details on ITAR are available on the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.

Auriga provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.