We’re redefining how modern machines are built, tested, and operated. Our platform gives engineers real-time observability of high-frequency telemetry—eliminating bottlenecks and enabling faster, more reliable development.
SIFT was born from our work at SpaceX on Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship—where scaling telemetry, debugging flight software, and ensuring mission reliability demanded new infrastructure. Founded by a SpaceX, Google, and Palantir team, SIFT is built for mission-critical systems where precision and scalability are non-negotiable.
About the RoleWe're looking for a sharp, proactive, and deeply organized Executive Assistant to support our CEO and CTO. This isn't a traditional EA role. It's a high-leverage operational position at the center of a fast-moving, mission-driven startup. You'll own the time and logistics of two founders, help drive outcomes across the company, and take on research and special projects that have real business impact. If you're the kind of person who notices what needs to happen before anyone asks and makes it so, this role is for you.
In This Role, You’ll:Own and proactively manage complex, dynamic calendars for the CEO and CTO: scheduling, resolving conflicts, and protecting time for deep work
Coordinate all domestic and international travel: flights, accommodations, ground transport, and detailed itineraries
Serve as the communication hub between the CEO, CTO, and the broader team: tracking action items, driving follow-through, and ensuring nothing slips
Conduct research to inform executive decisions: vendors, markets, customers, events, and more
Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up summaries
Manage vendor relationships, office operations, and ad hoc logistics (swag, catering, facilities, events)
Support investor relations, customer visit coordination, and external-facing events
Take on special projects that improve how SIFT operates: no task is too big or too small
2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar operational support role, ideally at a startup
Experience supporting multiple C-suite executives simultaneously
Exceptional organizational skills: you don't miss things, and you have systems to make sure of it
Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable corresponding with investors, customers, and partners on behalf of executives
Highly proficient in G Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets) and Slack
Proactive and assertive: you anticipate, you follow up, and you get things done
Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive and confidential information
Experience at an aerospace, defense, deep tech, or engineering-heavy company
Familiarity with Notion, Ramp, or similar tools
Experience with investor relations, board logistics, or customer-facing event coordination
Comfort in ambiguous, fast-moving startup environments where the job evolves quickly
Interest in the future of hardware, autonomy, space, or defense technology
A proactive, low-ego teammate who leads with empathy, urgency, and a candidate-first mindset.
A self-starter who’s eager to own outcomes and build systems from the ground up.
Someone who thrives in high-trust, fast-paced environments and wants to leverage their experience and drive to be an instrumental part of scaling a high-performance company.
A recruiting generalist with the ability to balance sourcing excellence with process improvement and stakeholder management.
Our headquarters is in Marina del Rey, CA. We collaborate in person Mondays through Thursdays with Fridays being remote. While we prefer team members to be local, we’re open to relocating candidates to LA.
Salary range: $75,000 - $107,000 per year. Plus equity and benefits.
Eligibility:
US Person Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder due to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) / EAR (Export Administration Regulations) compliance requirements.
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What We Do
Sift is transforming how modern machines are built and operated. Our platform goes beyond traditional monitoring, enabling automated data review that catches unusual conditions in systems too complex for manual checks. This not only enhances reliability but also dramatically speeds up development cycles.
At our core, we provide a unified solution for ingesting, storing, and analyzing vast amounts of machine data. By combining powerful data processing with easy-to-use visualizations, we help engineers make sense of enormous amounts of information. From spacecraft to self-driving cars, Sift is the backbone of innovation for companies pushing technology to new limits.
Born from the challenges of spaceflight, Sift aims to accelerate technological progress. We believe that by giving engineers better tools to understand and improve their creations, we can unlock a new era of innovation. Our mission goes beyond solving today's engineering problems; we're building the foundation for a future where the most ambitious machines are developed with confidence, run with precision, and constantly improved.
We're also tackling related challenges like simplifying regulatory compliance, and improving manufacturing processes. By connecting data from various sources—from sensors to manufacturing records to regulatory requirements—we're empowering a new generation of engineers to build the technologies that will shape our world.
Join us in our journey to usher in this new age of reliable, groundbreaking technology. Whether you're launching rockets, developing autonomous systems, or advancing energy and transportation, Sift is your partner in turning vast amounts of data into insights that drive innovation forward.
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