Vice President of Operations

Who we are :

EOI Space is building the first commercial constellation of satellites operating in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) to deliver ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery with unmatched speed and clarity. Our Stingray spacecraft system is designed to transform how governments defense and commercial customers access critical data.

Were tackling industry firsts that demand creativity ownership and collaboration. If you thrive on solving hard problems and building operational excellence from the ground up wed love to meet you.

We are looking for a Vice President of Operations who will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the company. This role spans both enterprise operations and oversight of spacecraft production including manufacturing supply chain inventory and quality. You will build and manage a cross-functional operations team and define the operational backbone for our growing aerospace business. This is a rare opportunity to define and execute operational processes within a fast-moving satellite startup company.

What you will do :

Build clarity and alignment through intentional organizational structure and accountability frameworks

Functions alongside the Director of HR to align organizational design and long-term goals with the scaling of people to meet the long-term strategy of the organization

Maintain and expand physical infrastructure to support operations and company growth

Reduce operational risk and uphold safety and regulatory compliance standards

Oversee supply chain operations and team. Maintain operational continuity and optimize flow across procurement vendor management and inventory operations

Drive alignment and cohesion through clear communication systems and predictable operating routes

Oversee the IT Department. Build and maintain internal systems tools and workflows that support reliable operations and cross-functional execution

In coordination with the CFO develop and manage operational budgets forecasts and performance reporting for all operational domains

Oversee end-to-end spacecraft and subsystem manufacturing operations including assembly integration and test (AI&T) of productions designs

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or related field

Minimum of 10 years of progressive operations experience and organizational leadership in a high-complexity hardware environment (aerospace defense medical devices or related)

Minimum of 3 years experience leading motivating and building cross-functional operations teams in scaling companies

Proven track record of building operational systems metrics / dashboards and driving continuous improvement in fast-paced environments

Demonstrated ability to scale operational teams and systems particularly in high-growth environments

Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical priorities and business goals with a growth mindset; a passion for operational excellence and works well in a rapidly evolving environment

Compensation :

The salary range for this role is $225000 - $285000 per year depending on previous experience. Pay ranges 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.

Work Location :

This onsite role will be located in Louisville CO.

Required Experience :

Senior Exec

Key Skills

Economics,Internal Audit,SQL,Risk Management,Compliance,Leadership skills,Oversight,Business partner,AVP,Requlatory agencies,Finance,Accounting,Potifolio,Project Management,Operational Risk

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 225000 - 285000