JOB PURPOSE:
At H3X, we are building the most advanced electric motors in the world for sustainable aviation, marine, industrial, and defense applications. At 12 kW/kg continuous, the HPDM family of integrated motor drives is a step change in electric propulsion technology and removes one of the main barriers blocking widespread proliferation of electric and hybrid aircraft. Our motors range in size from 30 kW to 30 MW, include integrated drives, and are 3X lighter than competitors’ systems.
About the Role: The Head of Operations will oversee all aspects of H3X's manufacturing plants and ensure timeliness, efficiency, quality, and scalability. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in manufacturing and a proven track record in operational excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring optimal production scheduling, quality control, equipment maintenance, and workforce management.
- Lead and manage production, supply chain, and logistics teams to meet company objectives and customer requirements.
- Develop and implement operational strategies that align with H3X's mission and growth targets, focusing on scalability and efficiency.
- Ensure all operations comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Oversee production budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-control measures to achieve financial objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 5-7 years in operations management within the aerospace manufacturing industry or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong proficiency in operational software and tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to principles that align with H3X's core values, including perseverance, continuous learning, simplification, focused engagement, and iterative problem-solving.
- Familiarity with safety protocols and regulations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong understanding of electric motor manufacturing and assembly processes
COMPANY BENEFITS:
- Employee equity incentive plan
- Health insurance: medical, vision, dental, ST & LT disability, and life
- Gym membership stipend (up to $60/month)
- Epic or IKON Ski/Snowboard Pass (up to $869 provided)
- Flexible hours (deliverable-based goals)
- Flexible time off (just need manager approval)
- Relocation package
- Bi-weekly company events
- 401k program
COMPENSATION: $120,000-200,000 per year
THE COMPANY:
H3X Technologies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of electric motors for sustainable aviation, marine, industrial, and defense applications. They have developed a family of integrated motor drives that can scale in power from 30kW to 30MW with power densities as high as 12 kW/kg and best-in-class efficiency. This high performance is enabled by novel scalable core technology and proprietary manufacturing processes for motor stacking, winding, and assembly. The design, manufacturing, and testing of their products is done in-house at their headquarters in Louisville, Colorado.
H3X’s world-class team is composed of experts from Tesla, SpaceX, GE Aviation, and Siemens with deep knowledge in electric machines, power electronics, material science, control systems, and advanced manufacturing. H3X takes pride in their multidisciplinary approach, relentless dedication, high capital efficiency, and Skunkworks-style execution.
H3X has raised over $20M with backing from top VC firms and strategic firms, including Lockheed Martin, Hanwha, Y Combinator, Cubit Capital, Metaplanet, TechNexus, and Liquid 2 Ventures.
H3X is poised to become the world’s leading supplier of advanced electric motors by 2030 to drive deep decarbonization in aviation, marine, and heavy industrial applications and unlock next-generation electrified defense technology to strengthen national security.
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What We Do
H3X manufactures the world's most power-dense integrated motor drives (IMDs) ranging from 30kW to 3MW for aerospace, defense, marine, and heavy industry. From the sea to the sky, our products unlock major benefits for weight-sensitive, volume-constrained, and high power applications.
At the core of our organization are principles that guide every action and decision we make. These values define our story, our problem-solving approach, and are the foundation for how we operate as a company.
Be Relentless
At the core of our organization are principles that guide every action and decision we make. These values define our story, our problem-solving approach, and are the foundation for how we operate as a company.
Gain insight through humility
Approach every challenge with a learner’s mindset. Be open to feedback, listen to others, and deepen your understanding through self-awareness. Put your ego aside and always seek truth in discussion with others. This is particularly crucial for effective leadership.
Distill & Simplify
Eliminate unjustified complexity and simplify wherever possible, whether in requirements, design, or execution. This applies to communication and decision-making as well. Use first principles thinking and distill each facet of a problem to its essence. Less is more.
Find your flow
Engage fully and work with intention, finding the rhythm and deep focus that leads to doing your best work. Discover your Ikigai - where your strengths, passions, and purpose drive both personal fulfillment and team success. When you're "in the zone", that is when the magic happens.
SEND (Solve, Evolve, Nail It, Deliver)
Devise the best solution with the information at hand, test it, learn from it, iterate quickly, and then nail it. Don't expect it to work perfectly the first time, but you should never encounter the same issue twice. Laser-focus on solving customer problems and deliver solutions that provide real value for them.
Why Work With Us
H3X is a skunkworks-style team laser-focused on building exceptional products through advanced engineering, vertical integration, and lightning-fast execution. We’ve assembled a world-class team of engineers and builders from SpaceX, Tesla, Anduril, and beyond. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to do the best work of your life.
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