--- title: 'Skillbridge Administrative Operations Apprentice at LeoLabs, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/skillbridge-administrative-operations-apprentice-leolabs-inc-remote-szxm8mkaw2f7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Skillbridge Administrative Operations Apprentice at LeoLabs, Inc. - **Company:** LeoLabs, Inc. - **Location:** Remote - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-18 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/leolabsinc/jobs/4367943009 ## Job description Why LeoLabs? At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions. We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations. If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here. ## About the Opportunity We are seeking an Administrative Operations Apprentice through the SkillBridge program. This is a 6-month apprenticeship designed specifically for current U.S. military service members who are eligible to participate in the SkillBridge program and are preparing to transition from military to civilian careers. The apprentice will report directly to the Director of Recruiting and Talent Strategy and provide hands-on administrative and operational support across candidate coordination, scheduling, systems, reporting, and recruiting operations. This is an opportunity to translate military experience into practical corporate skills while gaining exposure to a fast-paced, global technology organization. ## What You’ll Do - Coordinate and manage candidate interviews across multiple time zones - Partner with administrative staff to support candidate travel and onsite interview logistics - Serve as a point of contact for candidates regarding interview scheduling and logistics - Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system - Generate recruiting reports and metrics directly from Greenhouse - Assist with data audits and identify or resolve missing or inaccurate information - Track follow-up items, deadlines, and action items to support team execution - Support recruiting-related scheduling and coordination - Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives - Provide administrative and operational support to the Director of Recruiting and Talent Strategy and team ## What You’ll Gain - Hands-on experience in corporate administration and operations - Practical experience with business systems, including Greenhouse - Experience managing complex scheduling and coordination across multiple time zones - Exposure to recruiting operations and candidate experience - Experience working with business data, reporting, and operational metrics - Development of professional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills - Experience working directly with experienced business leaders in a global technology organization - Transferable skills applicable to future careers in business operations, administration, project coordination, recruiting, or related corporate functions ## Who You Are - Current U.S. military service member eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program - Able to participate in the full 6-month apprenticeship prior to military separation - Background in administration, personnel, operations, logistics, program coordination, or a related area - Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through - Comfortable managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and moving pieces - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Comfortable learning new technology and systems - Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently - Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take ownership - Comfortable handling confidential information appropriately - Interested in developing a career in business operations, administration, project coordination, or a related corporate function This Opportunity The SkillBridge program provides transitioning service members with an opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience before leaving military service. At LeoLabs, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your existing military skills while developing new capabilities in a professional corporate environment. This apprenticeship is an opportunity to build practical, transferable skills while contributing to a mission-driven organization at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI. ## About LeoLabs, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: LeoLabs provides persistent orbital intelligence for space domain awareness, space traffic management, and missile defense via a global, proliferated radar network and AI-powered analytics. - **Entity Type**: Private, Venture-backed (latest round: Grant-II from SpaceWERX, total raised $115M) - **Headquarters**: Menlo Park, California, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Daniel Ceperley (Founder & Chief Operating Officer), John Buonocore (Founder & Chief Technology Officer), Ramsey Price (Founder & Chief Engineer) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Space domain awareness, space traffic management, missile defense, national security. - **Target customers**: Military space commands, civil government agencies (NASA, Department of Commerce), and commercial satellite operators (B2B/B2G). - **Mission/purpose statement**: “To safeguard our way of life on Earth with the living map of activity in space.” ## Products & Services - **Space Domain Awareness (SDA)**: Real-time detection, tracking, characterization, and threat assessment of objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) – delivered via a cloud-based, AI-enabled platform. - **Space Traffic Management (STM)**: Comprehensive data and alerts for collision avoidance, launch support, and maneuver detection. - **Launch & Operations Support**: Post-launch communications support and monitoring to protect high-value assets. - **Multi-Mission Radars**: A proliferated, rapidly deployable radar network (including fixed and mobile “Scout” class) that provides continuous, all-weather coverage. - **Object Catalog**: The most comprehensive commercial catalog of objects in LEO (~25,000 resident space objects, tracking 99.3% of the DoD’s public catalog). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Total raised – $115M (as of latest funding round). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: SpaceWERX (U.S. Space Force), Alumni Ventures, STRATFI program, Insight Partners, Velvet Sea Ventures, and 23+ other investors. - **Growth Signals**: - U.S. Government bookings grew over 180% from 2024 to 2025, with $29.4M in contract awards (as of September 2025). - First interagency contract between U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Space Force to license LeoLabs’ Object Catalog. - Selected for NASA Space Act Agreement and the TraCSS commercial collision avoidance pathfinder. - Awarded two SpaceWERX contracts to advance next-generation radars (Indo-Pacific UHF Seeker radar and Scout mobile radar software). ## Competitive Advantages - **Proliferated, multi-mission radar network** providing persistent coverage of LEO that is resistant to denial or disruption. - **AI-powered analytics platform** delivering actionable intelligence and real-time threat alerts. - **Highest quality commercial object catalog** – tracks 99.96% of all satellites and 98.56% of debris in the DoD catalog. - **Deep government relationships** and sole-source contracts, creating a high barrier to entry for competitors. - **Leadership team** with extensive experience in space technology, astrodynamics, and global security. ## Strategic Focus - **Proliferating radar coverage** globally (e.g., new UHF Seeker radar in the Indo-Pacific, Scout mobile radar). - **Expanding interagency adoption** of its catalog for both civil safety (TraCSS) and military security missions. - **Enhancing detection of emerging threats** such as hypersonic objects and activities in very low Earth orbit (VLEO). - **Scaling commercial and international sales** with a Senior VP of International Sales already appointed. ## Why Work Here - **Meaningful Mission**: The company’s purpose is to preserve U.S. and allied advantage in space and enable the space economy. - **Culture Values** (stated): Innovation, Integrity, and Impact. - **Benefits**: Health, Dental & Vision Plans; Health Savings Account; 401(k) with Employer Match; Life and AD&D Insurance; Voluntary Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account. - **Work Environment**: Offices in Menlo Park, CA, plus team members worldwide. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated; likely office-based with some flexibility for engineering roles. - **Engineering Culture**: Described as “builders at heart” – transforming bold ideas into breakthrough capabilities, moving fast, and pushing boundaries. ## Sources 1. [leolabs.space](https://leolabs.space/about/) 2. [leolabs.space](https://leolabs.space/careers/) 3. [leolabs.space](https://leolabs.space/leadership/) 4. 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