About Array Labs
Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world.
We are deploying a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution, continuously updated 3D map of the Earth – enabling governments and commercial organizations to make faster, better decisions in support of disaster response, infrastructure resilience, and national security missions.
We design and build our systems end-to-end, from payload hardware and spacecraft architecture to mission software and data products.
About the Job
The Executive Assistant to the CEO will be a strategic and operational partner to Array's Chief Executive Officer, ensuring seamless calendar, email, and travel management. This is a high trust position at the center of how the CEO operates. This person will serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external clients, communicating in the CEO’s voice, moving priorities and cross-functional projects forward, and keeping important follow-ups from falling through the cracks.
The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, proactive, and discreet. They thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and possess strong judgment, clear written and verbal communication, attention, and the ability to anticipate executive needs ahead of time. This is a high autonomy role, and candidates must have the ability to act on good judgement with limited oversight.
Responsibilities
Manage complex executive calendar and scheduling demands while prioritizing critical business goals and balancing competing commitments
Manage the CEO’s inbox, drafting email correspondence for internal and external stakeholders in the CEO's voice
Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics, accommodations, and detailed itineraries for traveling parties
Prepare, review, and organize logistics for board meetings, investor presentations, and customer briefings or pitches.
Track key action items, follow-ups, and special projects across various teams to ensure alignment and timely completion of meeting outputs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, board members, and visiting guests, upholding high standards of hospitality and professionalism.
Basic Qualifications
Proven experience managing complex executive calendars, high-volume inboxes, and travel logistics with precision.
Exceptional written communication skills, with demonstrated judgment in representing the executive's voice and priorities.
High degree of discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment when handling sensitive business and personal information.
Strong organizational and proactive problem-solving skills, with a track record of operational excellence and autonomy in ambiguous environments.
Proficiency with Google Suite and travel/calendar management platforms.
Preferred Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives (founder, CEO, or equivalent), ideally within a fast-paced, high-growth, startup environment
Background in client-facing, customer service, or public relations roles with a service-oriented mindset.
Experience in early-stage startup, aerospace, defense, deep-tech, or venture capital environments.
Comfort working in a deeply technical environment (e.g. aerospace, defense, other complex engineering domains)
Proven ability to maintain a calm, proactive approach under shifting priorities, tight timelines, and fast-paced environments.
Compensation & Benefits
Our hiring and compensation strategy is simple: We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity. We want everyone here to have real ownership in what we're building.
- Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including a fully employer-paid medical plan)
- Paid parental leave (12 weeks / 6 weeks)
- 19 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, 11 company holidays
- 401(k) with employer match (100% match up to 3%, 50% match up to 5%)
- Commuter expenses (parking & transit)
- Daily lunch stipend; Audible subscription; Claude Pro access; relocation support
- Hybrid work options & flexibility
We reserve the right to modify base pay and other compensation components. More details about our benefits are available to candidates during the hiring process.
Interview Process
We will conduct interviews via Google Meet, with the potential for an onsite visit to our office in Redwood City, CA. The typical interview process takes around 3 to 5 weeks.
Why Join Array
At Array Labs, deep technical expertise meets relentless impact. We prioritize curiosity over hierarchy and bold engineering over incremental gains. Our world-class team across hardware engineering, software, and aerospace works collaboratively to push boundaries.
Join industry-leading experts to build the future of radar and deliver unprecedented insights into the physical world.
Our Values:
- Build What Matters: Create technology that serves customers and advances humanity
- Innovate Together: Stay curious, collaborate openly, push boundaries as one team
- Employee Centric: Put our people first with a culture of trust, respect, and opportunity
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence, and job qualifications without regard to gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Array Labs Palo Alto, California, USA Office
Palo Alto, CA, United States
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