Senior Executive Assistant to the CTO

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Vista, CA, USA
In-Office
100K-130K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
The Senior Executive Assistant will support the CTO and executive leadership, manage schedules, coordinate meetings and travel, and handle confidential information while driving operational efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth

Who We Are: 

Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominant transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world.  We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth.  

Role Overview 

We are seeking a highly experienced, proactive Senior Executive Assistant to support our executive leadership team. This role goes far beyond calendar management—you will act as a strategic partner, operator, and force multiplier for leadership, helping drive efficiency, organization, and execution across the company. This role reports directly to the Inversion CTO. 

You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, anticipate needs before they arise, and bring structure to chaos. You are equally comfortable coordinating board meetings, managing sensitive information, and jumping in to solve operational problems on the fly. 

Key Responsibilities 

Executive Support & Operations 

  • Manage complex, ever-changing calendars 
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, often with short turnaround times  
  • Prepare executives for meetings with agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups  
  • Track and help drive completion of key initiatives and action items  

Strategic Partnership 

  • Act as a gatekeeper and thought partner to executives, prioritizing time and focus  
  • Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems before they surface  
  • Help streamline workflows, communication, and decision-making processes  
  • Support cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations, and leadership  

Board & Investor Relations 

  • Coordinate board meetings, investor updates, and executive offsites  
  • Prepare high-quality materials, presentations, and reports  
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion  

Company & Team Support 

  • Plan and execute internal events, leadership offsites, and team meetings  
  • Assist with onboarding senior hires and executive-level recruiting coordination  
  • Serve as a cultural ambassador—setting a high bar for professionalism and execution  

Qualifications 

  • 5+ years of experience supporting C-level executives (preferably in a startup or high-growth environment)  
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, hardware, or deep tech environments 
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities with speed and accuracy  
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills  
  • High level of discretion 
  • Ability to operate independently and take full ownership of responsibilities  

What Sets You Apart 

  • You think like an operator, not just an assistant  
  • You bring structure to ambiguity and calm to chaos  
  • You anticipate needs before executives articulate them  
  • You are trusted with the most sensitive information  
  • You have a bias for action and thrive under pressure 

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $100,000 - $130,000 Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.  

 

ITAR Compliance:
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.  
 
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.  
 
Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.  If you are a US Job Applicant see the CCPA Privacy Policy Notice for further details.
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The Company
HQ: Torrance, CA
21 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Inversion is developing low-cost, high cadence re-entry vehicles. Returning cargo & resources will be essential for humanity to continue to grow within low-earth orbit and beyond. We believe in a future where returning from space is as common as launching to space. Join us: https://boards.greenhouse.io/inversionspace

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