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Executive Assistant, Mission Execution

Muon Space
Location
San Jose, CA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
G&A
Salary
$140,000 - $154,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years supporting a technical organization in an executive assistant, business operations, program operations, or engineering operations capacity
  • Demonstrated ownership of a recurring operating cadence for an organization of meaningful size
  • Strong data and reporting skills
  • Expertise in Google Workspace, Slack, Confluence, and Jira; PCs
  • Superior organizational skills including excellent written and verbal communication
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and autonomously
Nice to have
  • Experience in aerospace, hardware, or another engineering-driven environment preferred
  • Comfort with technical vocabulary and program terminology
What the job really is

The Executive Assistant at Muon will support the SVP of Mission Execution and the leadership team by managing the operational aspects of the organization. This includes scheduling meetings, tracking action items, maintaining documentation, and coordinating logistics for various events. The role requires a high level of organization and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that the team's operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $140,000 - $154,000
  • Competitive equity grant
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Short & long term disability and life insurance
  • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Things to weigh
  • Position requires commuting to the San Jose office at least 3 times per week, potentially up to 5 days if needed
  • Role is operations-focused rather than traditional administrative
  • Significant impact on the organization's reliability and visibility of commitments
  • Requires handling of confidential and sensitive information
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