About Canopy Aerospace & Defense
Canopy A&D is built to accelerate the future of advanced materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. Canopy delivers specialized materials and components that carry customers from concept through sustainment. Canopy A&D’s advanced signal attenuation technologies and production-scale manufacturing accelerate the fielding of platforms that are faster, cooler, and quieter. Our adaptive approach ensures solutions evolve at the pace of shifting challenges, keeping our customers ahead of the curve.
Role Overview
The Director, Business Operations is a strategic leadership role at the center of how Canopy A&D runs as a platform. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role owns platform-wide operational execution, performance reporting, M&A integration, and develops the standardized operating model that allows Canopy A&D’s operating companies to scale. This is a high-visibility role with regular interaction with the executive team. The ideal candidate embraces ambiguity, and can lead multiple complex, cross-functional workstreams end-to-end with minimal oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Build platform-level systems and processes that establish a standardized operating model across the operating companies
- Lead strategic initiatives and operational projects that enable Canopy A&D to scale
- Lead M&A operational integration including ERP adoption, and systems/process consolidation
- Own all corporate metrics and lead monthly and quarterly reporting cycles across the platform
- Own the end-to-end creation and rollout of functional standard operating procedures across the operating companies
- Manage platform investments and track return on investment
- Advise platform and company leadership on how to operate efficiently
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 7-10 years in program management, operations, engineering, or management consulting, preferably within a highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage 6-8 workstreams end-to-end simultaneously
- Advanced knowledge of AI tools
- Proficiency with ERP systems
- Advanced-level user of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience building materials for, and presenting directly to, executive leadership and investors
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or master’s degree in Business, Engineering Management, Operations, or a related technical field
- Prior experience in a startup, private-equity-backed, or high-growth manufacturing environment with evolving systems and processes
- Experience leading or supporting M&A integration, including systems and process harmonization across newly acquired entities
- Experience working within A&D or similarly regulated industries (AS9100, ITAR/EAR etc.)
Job Details
Type: Full Time, Exempt (Salaried)
Base Salary Range: $160,000 to $180,000
Business Hours: Core Business Hours
Base Location: Irvine, CA — Full Time, On-Site
Travel: As needed to various company facilities
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
- Willingness to travel to other Canopy A&D sites as needed
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Management may modify or assign additional duties as needed
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. Retirement plan participation (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Canopy A&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Canopy A&D is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 7-10 years in program management, operations, engineering, or management consulting (preferably in regulated manufacturing)
- Demonstrated ability to manage 6-8 workstreams end-to-end simultaneously
- Advanced knowledge of AI tools
- Proficiency with ERP systems
- Advanced-level user of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience building materials for, and presenting directly to, executive leadership and investors
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
- Willingness to travel to other Canopy A&D sites as needed
- Applicant must be US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required US Department of State authorizations
- MBA or master's degree in Business, Engineering Management, Operations, or related field
- Prior experience in a startup, private-equity-backed, or high-growth manufacturing environment
- Experience leading or supporting M&A integration, including systems and process harmonization
- Experience working within A&D or similarly regulated industries (AS9100, ITAR/EAR)
What We Do
Canopy Aerospace & Defense is an advanced materials and engineering company that designs, manufactures, and delivers specialized thermal protection systems and components for aerospace, defense, and maritime applications. They support OEMs through the full lifecycle, from R&D and design to turnkey manufacturing and refurbishment, focusing on high-performance solutions that improve survivability and mission readiness in extreme environments.
