Operations Associate at Poseidon Aerospace (Alameda)
Poseidon Aerospace· Alameda·
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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 problems
- Support day-to-day company and business operations
- Jump in wherever needed to keep the company moving quickly
Who we’re looking for
- Organized, resourceful, and highly dependable
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly
- Willing to take ownership of problems even when there isn’t an obvious playbook
- Excited 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 equity
- Relocation support if applicable
- Employee Health Benefit Plans
- 6% Retirement matching
- Flexible PTO
- Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked fridge at our offices
- AI tools and subscriptions
Why work at Poseidon Aerospace
- High-Impact, Early-Stage Environment: The company has grown from 4 to 20 people in a short period, offering the chance to build foundational systems and processes from the ground up.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on clean-sheet autonomous aircraft, advanced composites, and manufacturing engineering in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
- Mission-Driven: The work directly impacts national security and global logistics, with a clear, compelling mission to make air cargo as affordable as ground transport.
- Culture & Perks: On-site work in San Francisco, CA. The company emphasizes a "punch above its weight" culture with a focus on engineering excellence and speed. Active hiring for high-impact roles across engineering, operations, and government relations.
- Recent Growth: The team has grown from 4 to 20 people in a short period, offering significant ownership and career growth opportunities for early employees.