Chief of Staff
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience working in management consulting, business operations, or a similar role.
- Proficiency in supporting finance, human resources, sales, and marketing teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Provide general office administrative support to the executive team and on other special projects as needed.
- Manage special projects with the CEO, including shows, events, and travel, ensuring timely completion and delivery of results.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the company’s strategies and priorities and ensure that all departments are aligned.
- Act as a liaison between the CEO and the rest of the company, including managing internal communication and attending meetings on behalf of the CEO as needed.
- Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure efficient execution of company strategies.
- Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and other materials for the executive team as needed.
- Monitor progress and conduct research to identify new initiatives, trends, and opportunities that will improve performance.
About the company
TRL11 provides end-to-end space-tech capabilities for satellite operations, including On Orbit Service, Assembly and Manufacturing (OSAM), plus launch, deployment, and operation of Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations. Sensor fusion combines data from multiple sensors to improve situational awareness, while compact, powerful communication hardware enables efficient ground and inter-satellite links; next-generation batteries and management systems power satellites more safely and efficiently. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated suite that covers launch through on-orbit work, with in-house sensor fusion, communications hardware, and power systems for both maintenance and constellation operation. Its goal is to enable scalable, safe satellite missions by providing the tools, systems, and services needed to build, repair, operate, and power satellites and their networks.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$5M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NASA awarded TRL11 imaging systems for the SR-1 Freedom Mars mission on September 22, 2026.
- TRL11 closed over $3 million pre-seed funding led by BoostVC.
- TRL11 launched prototypes to orbit within a year, proving fast hardware execution.
What critics are saying
- TRL11 remains a tiny supplier; Northrop disclosed no contract value on GHOST-R.
- SpaceX Transporter-18 delays push Portal and TRL11 execution into 2027.
- If GHOST-R, Haven-1, or SR-1 slip, TRL11 loses launch-dependent credibility.
What makes TRL11 unique
- TRL11 sells flight-proven full-motion video with onboard edge processing for spacecraft.
- Northrop Grumman picked TRL11 for the GHOST-R optical payload on September 23, 2026.
- Vast and Portal selected TRL11 for Haven-1 and Starburst-1 mission video.
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