Operations Specialist

Aurelius Systems•San Francisco, CA

38d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aurelius Systems is a VC-backed defense tech startup focused on developing autonomous, edge-deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS, essentially building laser weapons to neutralize drones. The company emphasizes a culture of 'unreasonable output' and direct action, inspired by figures like Marcus Aurelius and Henry Ford. With facilities in San Francisco and a manufacturing hub in Detroit, they also conduct weekly field tests on a private range. The Operations Specialist will be crucial for maintaining the San Francisco lab and build floor, working closely with the Head of Operations to manage daily operational tasks that support builds, test preparations, and overall team efficiency. This is a hands-on, floor-based role requiring a proactive individual who can identify needs, resolve issues quickly, and ensure the environment is organized and functional. Responsibilities may include hardware receiving, vendor coordination, supply restocking, test event setup, and proactively addressing potential blockers.

Requirements

2–5 years in operations, office operations, hardware support, receiving, inventory, procurement, military support roles, or a similar hands-on environment
Strong organizational skills, comfortable juggling multiple vendors, shipments, and timelines at once
Comfortable on a hardware floor, including lifting boxes and managing pallets
Ability to carry, lift, or move 50 lbs in and around the warehouse and at the range as needed
Trustworthy, proactive, low-ego, bias to action
Comfortable with ambiguity in an early-stage company still figuring out its processes
Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by U.S. law (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees)

Nice To Haves

Veteran with military supply, logistics, or S-4 background
ITAR-aware shipping and receiving experience
Notary or basic facilities certifications
Experience supporting events or company off-sites

Responsibilities

Shipping and receiving for hardware, equipment, and team supplies
Inventory of components, consumables, PPE, safety supplies, and general stock
Vendor coordination, repairs, purchasing follow-ups, and lab support
Field support for range days and test events, including setup, gear, and team needs
Lab and office operations support, including build floor readiness and general facilities coordination
Visitor and demo support for the SF lab