Operations Associate

About Poseidon Aerospace Poseidon Aerospace is reimagining how the world moves goods. We build and operate full-size autonomous cargo aircraft - capable of carrying two tons of payload over a thousand nautical miles. From remote communities to contested logistics operations, our platforms unlock a new cost curve for air freight, making it faster, cheaper, and accessible anywhere it's needed. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations in Washington DC, Oregon, and Maine; we're building something consequential. Poseidon Aerospace is looking for an Operations Associate to join our team and help keep a fast-moving aerospace startup running efficiently. You’ll work directly with our Business Operations Manager and across the broader company, taking on the day-to-day operational work that enables our engineering and manufacturing teams to move quickly. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who enjoys solving problems, figuring things out, and making things happen. The work will be varied. You might be coordinating a shipment one day, improving an internal process the next, and helping solve an unexpected operational problem at a test site the day after that. What You’ll Do Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and business teams to unblock problemsSupport day-to-day company and business operationsJump in wherever needed to keep the company moving quickly Who We’re Looking For Organized, resourceful, and highly dependableStrong attention to detail and follow-throughComfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quicklyWilling to take ownership of problems even when there isn’t an obvious playbookExcited about aerospace, hardware, and building an early-stage company Early-career and non traditional candidates are encouraged to apply. We care more about initiative, judgment, and the ability to get things done than a specific number of years of experience. What You Get From Us Competitive salary and meaningful early-stage equityRelocation support if applicableEmployee Health Benefit Plans6% Retirement matchingFlexible PTOFree lunches, snacks, and a stocked fridge at our officesAI tools and subscriptions