Teams at Lux Aeterna

Run day-to-day business operations for a spacecraft startup, including leadership reporting, systems management, procurement, vendor and spend tracking, office and facility operations, invoice processing, expense management, and finance coordination. The role also supports facility build-outs and develops procurement processes, with opportunities to take ownership of broader operational workstreams as the company grows.

Lead and grow the structures and mechanical engineering organization for a reusable spacecraft. Own structural/mechanical design, FEA, verification, testing, refurbishment, and reflight. Define standards, drive trade studies, manage interfaces, partner with cross-functional teams, and represent structures to external partners and launch providers.

Oversee the entire lifecycle of spacecraft missions, from program planning through launch to recovery, while building and managing the mission operations team.