Special Projects Lead

Lux Aeterna•Denver, CO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mission Space is the bleeding edge for humanity's next industrial revolution. While reusable rockets have opened the door, true economic transformation requires infrastructure that makes orbit as accessible and reliable as air travel. At Lux Aeterna, we're building that future by developing the first reusable satellite platform with return capability - transforming space from a one-way street into a two-way highway for innovation and commerce. The Opportunity The sole objective of this role is to make the company run faster. We're looking for a high-agency operator who gets satisfaction from closing loops, fixing broken processes, and doing whatever needs to be done so the team can focus on building and flying spacecraft. This is not a narrow role. It is a role for someone who wants real ownership early, who doesn't flinch at unglamorous work, and who wants to be trusted with more responsibility as fast as they earn it. Why Lux Aeterna? Pioneering Technology: We're developing the first reusable satellite platform with controlled return capability, fundamentally transforming space from a one-way journey to a two-way trade route Real Impact: Your work will enable new industries in space manufacturing, research, and logistics while pioneering sustainable space infrastructure Speed & Autonomy: We maintain parallel hardware development streams and empower engineers to innovate rapidly while upholding rigorous aerospace standards World-Class Team: Work alongside experts from leading aerospace companies and research institutions, building technology that will reshape humanity's access to space

Requirements

2–6 years in operations, consulting, program support, or similar execution-heavy roles
Proven ability to operate in messy, fast-moving environments with shifting priorities
Impeccable written communication and presentation skills
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear documentation
High trust, discretion, and reliability when handling sensitive information
Demonstrated follow-through and ability to close loops without supervision
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to context-switch quickly between diverse tasks and priorities
Problem-solving mindset with bias toward action over analysis paralysis

Nice To Haves

Early-stage startup experience, particularly in hardware or deep-tech companies
Hardware, lab, manufacturing, or aerospace exposure
Strong instincts for process improvement without over-engineering solutions
Experience managing vendor relationships and procurement workflows
Background in executive support or chief of staff roles
Experience coordinating across technical and non-technical teams

Responsibilities

Run Special Projects End-to-End
Get handed ambiguous problems and be expected to figure out the path forward.
Own high-consequence projects from "this is a mess" to "this is done"
Coordinate across teams when needed and keep things moving
Surface issues early instead of letting them surprise leadership
Make the Place Work
Own the day-to-day reality of the office and lab to free up other members of the team.
Receive shipments, coordinate inventory placement, keep the workspace functional and stocked
Manage vendors, services, subscriptions, and logistics without things slipping
If something is broken, missing, or inefficient, you fix it or find the person who can
Eliminate Operational Friction
Take on the admin, paperwork, and coordination work to make the rest of the team move faster.
Vendor onboarding, forms, RFPs, purchasing workflows, internal trackers
Turn half-formed requests into finished outputs without drama
Build simple systems so the same problem doesn't show up again next month
Support Leadership
Light executive support when needed: occasional scheduling, travel, meeting prep, follow-ups.
The goal is leverage, not calendar babysitting.