Operation Manager

Starpath Robotics•Hawthorne, CA

1d•$75,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for keeping Starpath’s day-to-day operations running smoothly so engineers can stay focused on building hardware. You will own a wide range of operational responsibilities across facilities, logistics, IT, and ground support equipment (GSE), and you will be trusted with a high degree of autonomy to identify problems and implement solutions. You will work closely with engineers to support practical, build-enabling projects. These include improving workspaces, setting up shared equipment, and managing small GSE efforts that improve safety and usability. You will be expected to turn ambiguous needs into completed, working solutions. You will manage operational projects end-to-end, including budgeting, vendor selection, and execution. You will own relationships with vendors and service providers and will be trusted to manage operational budgets responsibly. You will take ownership of many “unowned” problems—tasks that are too small or cross-functional to belong to a single engineering team but are critical to keeping the company moving quickly.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in operations, facilities, logistics, or administrative roles in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
Strong organizational and communication skills
Comfortable working hands-on in a physical workspace alongside engineers
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects independently
High school diploma
Experience with OSHA compliance
Technologically competent
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe tools
Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting engineering or hardware-focused teams
5+ years of relevant experience
Familiarity with vendor management or facilities coordination
Prior experience in startup or small-team environments

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment logistics including candidate travel, expense handling, and account access setup
Support general facility management needs across the organization
Day-to-day office and shop management for the Hawthorne location
Coordinate building and shop upkeep, utilities, and safety-related needs
Manage recurring services (snacks, lunch, cleaning, waste, maintenance, inspections)
Support workspace setup and reconfiguration as the team evolves
Open, receive, and sort daily mail
Coordinate and manage small GSE and facilities-related projects in support of engineering
Work with engineers to scope, source, and execute practical infrastructure improvements
Support installation of safety features, barriers, and workspace enhancements
Ensure shared equipment and resources are maintained and usable
Build simple office or shop items as needed
Oversee incoming and outgoing shipments
Manage deliveries based on team requests and build schedules
Coordinate vendors and carriers for hardware, tools, and supplies
Make occasional local runs to FedEx, UPS, U-Haul, Staples, Walmart, etc.
Manage IT assets and equipment inventory
Coordinate physical and digital access control and account permissions
Support password and account management
Interface with external IT support providers
Manage NDAs and confidentiality agreements
Track invention disclosure and IP assignment documentation
Support OSHA compliance, incident reporting, and required documentation
Coordinate insurance documentation and renewals
No signatory authority