Take space missions further faster. Backed by a16z.
About the role
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CTO, pressure-testing priorities and shaping technical direction Drive complex, cross-functional initiatives to completion, ensuring clear ownership, sequencing, and outcomes
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering, product operations, or similar roles
- Experience coordinating complex work across multiple engineering teams
- Strong organizational skills and comfort operating with ambiguity
- Experience operating as an information hub for senior technical leadership
- Excellent systems thinking and the ability to reason about dependencies and tradeoffs
More about this role
Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
Northwood is looking for a Chief of Staff to the CTO to help scale the impact of Northwood’s engineering leadership by translating technical expertise into execution across the company. In this role, you’ll act as the CTO’s force multiplier – owning the operational, coordination, and execution work required to keep complex product and engineering efforts moving forward. You’ll work closely with the CTO, engineering Heads, and business development teams to translate strategy into clear plans, track progress, and ensure teams stay aligned as Northwood scales....
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