Senior Executive Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex, ever-changing calendars
• Cook up domestic and international travel, often with short turnaround times
• Prepare executives for meetings with agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups
• Track and help drive completion of key initiatives and action items
• Act as a gatekeeper and thought partner to executives, prioritizing time and focus
• Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems before they surface
• Help streamline workflows, communication, and decision-making processes
• Support cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations, and leadership
• Cook up board meetings, investor updates, and executive offsites
• Prepare high-quality materials, presentations, and reports
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Plan and execute internal events, leadership offsites, and team meetings
• Aid in onboarding senior hires and executive-level recruiting coordination
• Serve as a cultural ambassador—setting a high bar for professionalism and execution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting C-level executives (preferably in a startup or high-growth environment)
• Experience in aerospace, defense, hardware, or deep tech environments
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities with speed and accuracy
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion
• Ability to operate independently and take full ownership of responsibilities

What Sets You Apart

• You think like an operator, not just an assistant
• You bring structure to ambiguity and calm to chaos
• You anticipate needs before executives articulate them
• You are trusted with the most sensitive information
• You have a bias for action and thrive under pressure

Pay

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $100,000 - $130,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.