Chief of Staff to CEO - Strategic Initiatives

What you'll be doing:

• Lead high-priority technical, strategic, and operational initiatives for the CEO from ambiguity through execution and measurable results.
• Work across engineering, product, manufacturing, operations, and commercial sales teams to resolve blockers, align priorities, and drive decisions.
• Navigate sensitive customer, supplier, partner, and internal escalations; identify practical solutions and ensure accountability and follow-through.
• Analyze complex technical and business issues, anticipate risks, and provide concise recommendations to the CEO, the CTO and leadership team.
• Step in as a hands-on program leader when needed to accelerate critical outcomes.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

What you'll have:

7+ years in program leadership, engineering, operations, or similarly execution-intensive roles, including hands-on OPM, EPM, or TPM experience.
Strong technical foundation and experience delivering complex hardware programs from development through launch;
B.S. degree in engineering or similar hands-on development experience required
Experience in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments, with strong cross-functional leadership, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in advanced hardware, sensing, LiDAR, robotics, autonomy, or data center/optical technologies strongly preferred.
Exceptional ability to influence without authority, manage external stakeholders, and translate complexity into clear decisions and outcomes.

What's in it for you:

Be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team
Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
Unlimited PTO