Chief of Staff

Turion Space is building the autonomous infrastructure to operate and defend the in-space economy. From our DROID satellites that remove debris and inspect assets, to Starfire OS that enables autonomous space operations, to advanced propulsion and sensing technologies, we are solving some of the hardest problems in space. Our mission is to ensure that space remains usable, safe, and secure for generations to come.

We are looking for a Chief of Staff to partner directly with our CEO and executive team. This role is a strategic, execution-focused leadership role that amplifies the effectiveness of our leadership team, drives alignment across the company, and ensures we deliver on our commitments to customers, investors, and each other.

Responsibilities

• Act as a force multiplier for the CEO by ensuring their time, focus, and priorities align with the company’s most critical needs.

• Prepare materials, briefings, and decision frameworks for executive meetings, board interactions, and external partnerships.

• Represent the CEO in internal and external meetings, drives the CEO’s vision, and ensure communication and execution flows smoothly across the company

• Drive company-wide goal setting (e.g., OKRs), track progress, and ensure accountability across teams.

• Manage cross-functional strategic initiatives that don’t have a clear owner but are critical to company success.

• Build dashboards and reporting mechanisms that give leadership clear visibility into performance and risks.

• Own and optimize the executive operating rhythm: leadership meetings, all-hands, quarterly business reviews, and offsites.

• Identify bottlenecks and design solutions to improve execution across engineering, operations, and business teams and work with leadership to clear roadblocks fast.

• Ensure decisions are documented, communicated, and acted upon.

• Help drive internal communications, ensuring clarity and alignment across the company.

• Reinforce Turion’s mission, values, and execution culture.

• Navigate sensitive and strategic matters with integrity and trust.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 7+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy, operations, chief of staff, or executive leadership roles in aerospace, defense, or tech startups.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects, prioritize multiple competing priorities, and deliver results under pressure.

• Exceptional communication skills: Able to craft concise, compelling narratives for executives, teams, and investors.

• Highly analytical with strong business and technical acumen; able to quickly understand and engage with engineering-driven challenges.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and context-switching; thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

• The ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD Secret or Top-Secret clearance (US citizenship is requited

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for space and the mission

• Executes priorities with precision and pace

• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset

• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally

• Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter

Chief of Staff: $200,000 - $275,000

ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. 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.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:​

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. ​

• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future. ​

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge. ​

• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.

• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment. ​

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.