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.
We’re tackling industry firsts that demand creativity, ownership, and collaboration. If you thrive on solving hard problems and building operational excellence from the ground up, we’d 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:
Bachelor's 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 $225,000 - $285,000 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.