Chief of Staff at Paragon Space Development Corporation

The Chief of Staff is a strategic executive partner to the CEO and a key integrator across Paragons technical and operational functions. This role combines direct leadership responsibility for the Engineering organization with company-wide coordination of Program Execution Operations Supply Chain and Quality.The Chief of Staff increases the CEOs bandwidth by driving clarity alignment and execution across departments; monitoring strategic priorities; and ensuring programs and engineering teams operate with discipline transparency and predictable performance.This role is part technical leader part operational strategist and part organizational integrator - ideal for a senior engineering or program leader ready for enterprise-level impact. Key Responsibilities Direct Leadership Over EngineeringLead and oversee the Engineering organization including Systems ECLSS Mechanical Thermal Electrical Analysis R&D and Principal Investigator teams.Ensure technical rigor staffing alignment and adherence to engineering processes and review cycles.Develop engineering leaders and advance the technical capability and maturity of the organization.Establish engineering standards resource planning models and long-term capability development roadmaps. Operational Oversight & IntegrationPartner closely with Program Execution Manufacturing Supply Chain and Quality to ensure technical and operational alignment.Drive operational KPIs across engineering and programs including:Cost performanceSchedule predictabilityQuality metricsOn-time deliveryLabor forecasting & utilizationTechnical risk management Strengthen program execution through disciplined planning earned value management mission assurance practices and integrated risk reviews.Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards customer requirements and regulatory expectations. Strategic Support to the CEOServe as a strategic thought partner and advisor providing insight across engineering operations and programs.Translate CEO priorities into actionable plans for engineering and operations.Facilitate executive alignment: manage leadership meetings track decisions and commitments ensure follow-through.Identify gaps risks and misalignments across the organization; lead corrective action initiatives. External EngagementServe as a visible senior leader with customers suppliers and strategic partners.Support business development by evaluating capability readiness resourcing technical risks and strategic fit for new opportunities.Represent engineering and operations during audits readiness reviews and customer engagements. Culture & LeadershipPromote a culture of accountability transparency technical excellence collaboration and continuous improvement.Build communication channels that strengthen trust execution and alignment across teams.Support leadership development talent pipelines and technical career progression inside Engineering. QualificationsBachelors degree in engineering required; advanced degree preferred.12 years progressive engineering program or technical operations leadership experience in aerospace or complex hardware environments.Strong understanding of aerospace program lifecycles mission assurance systems engineering and hardware development.Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and working cross-functionally with operations programs supply chain and quality.Proven ability to influence without authority drive alignment and lead through complexity.Exceptional communication executive presence decision-making and organizational skills. Salary Range$225000$275000 annually bonus stock options (DOE).Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Compliance Management,Customer Retention,Quality Assurance,Customer Service,Extensive Knowledge,Account Management,Front Office,Telephone Calls,Needs Analysis,Cold calls,Business Relationships,Customer Complaints,Sales Goals,Sales Process,New Clients Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 225000 - 275000