About Epirus
Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
Job Summary: This is a high-impact role at a rapidly growing defense technology company. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or Program Manager with experience supporting C-suite executives in high-growth technology, defense, or aerospace companies. This individual will work on-site in our Torrance office and act as a partner to the CEO, managing complex schedules across multiple time zones, coordinating senior level meetings (White House, Congress, Pentagon, Investors, CEOs, Foreign Senior Officials), handling very sensitive information, and ensuring seamless execution of day-to-day operations. The role requires exceptional communication skills, a strong business acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and acting as a trusted gatekeeper.
- Manage complex calendars, scheduling high-priority meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling logistics for executive engagements.
- Prepare briefing materials, reports, presentations, and correspondence for internal and external meetings.
- Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal stakeholders, board members, investors, government officials, and external partners.
- Plan and execute high-profile events, board meetings, and executive offsites, ensuring all logistics run smoothly.
- Handle company proprietary and time-sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Support strategic initiatives by conducting research, tracking key action items, and assisting in project management.
- Partner with key departments, including growth, finance, operations, people, engineering to drive executive priorities forward.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 8+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a CEO, Chairman, or senior C-suite executive in a high-growth technology, defense, or aerospace company, or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft polished correspondence and executive materials.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to travel occasionally and work flexible hours based on executive needs.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Strong network and familiarity with non-traditional defense, aerospace, and technology ecosystems.
- Experience managing board meetings, investor relations, strategic planning processes, and project/program management.
- High emotional intelligence and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Experience coordinating with government agencies, defense contractors, and high-tech executives.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.
For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:
$130,500—$169,500 USD
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What We Do
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today.
To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team. People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond.
Visit our website to learn more. www.epirusinc.com
Why Work With Us
We're a people-first culture that ensures every employee is heard and has the opportunity to grow. At Epirus, we're using cutting edge technology and provide the ability to work with passionate team members. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. We move fast and build cool things, come join us!
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