Chief of Staff

Mesa Quantum Systems • Boulder, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Mesa Quantum is building the manufacturing backbone of the quantum sensing economy. We develop chip-scale quantum sensors that enable resilient Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) in GPS-denied environments-critical for national security, infrastructure, and next-generation autonomous systems. We are entering a defining growth phase: scaling hardware from lab to production, expanding government and commercial partnerships, and growing our footprint across the U.S. and internationally. To support this next chapter, we are hiring a Chief of Staff to the CEO-a highly capable generalist to act as the CEO's right hand and force multiplier. This role is ideal for someone with a background in top-tier consulting, venture capital, or early-stage operations, who is eager to move from advising to building. The Chief of Staff will work directly with the CEO and closely with the CTO and leadership team to drive alignment, execution, and decision-making across the company. You will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution-owning high-priority initiatives, unblocking teams, and ensuring Mesa moves fast without losing focus. This is not a traditional operations role. It is a high-trust, high-context position for someone who thrives in ambiguity, learns quickly, and is excited to step into whatever the company needs most at a given moment.

Requirements

• 3-8+ years of experience in management consulting, venture capital, private equity, strategy, or early-stage startup ops
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Strong analytical and structured thinking, paired with bias toward action
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High judgment, discretion, and comfort handling sensitive information
• A desire to move closer to the action and help build something real

Nice To Haves

• Experience in deep tech, hardware, government, or defense is a plus but not required if you're a fast learner with strong fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the CEO on priorities, decisions, and tradeoffs
• Translate high-level strategy into clear execution plans and follow-through
• Prepare the CEO for board meetings, investor conversations, and key external engagements
• Ensure tight coordination between CEO and CTO on roadmap, resourcing, and execution
• Own and drive cross-functional initiatives that don't fit neatly into one team
• Track company-level priorities, risks, and dependencies
• Step in to lead critical efforts during fundraising, customer pilots, partnerships, or expansion
• Bring structure to fast-moving situations without adding unnecessary bureaucracy
• Support fundraising processes, diligence, and investor communications
• Help shape Mesa's narrative with investors, partners, and government stakeholders
• Coordinate materials and follow-ups for board and advisory meetings
• Improve internal operating cadence (planning, OKRs, leadership rhythms)
• Support org planning and senior hiring as the company scales
• Conduct market, competitive, and ecosystem analysis across quantum, defense, and infrastructure
• Assist with go-to-market strategy, positioning, and strategic partnerships

Benefits

• Work directly with a technical founder team at the forefront of quantum sensing
• Front-row seat to building a venture-backed, hardware-driven deep-tech company
• Exposure to investors, government agencies, and global partners
• A role that can evolve into senior leadership as the company grows
• Real impact on technologies that matter for national security and critical infrastructure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees