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Xona Space Systems

Executive Assistant

Posted 22 Days Ago
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In-Office
Burlingame, CA
100K-140K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Burlingame, CA
100K-140K Annually
Senior level
Support the CEO and C-suite with scheduling, communication, and execution of priorities. Manage calendars, prepare materials, coordinate meetings, and handle sensitive information.
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Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.

With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.

We’re looking for a highly capable Executive Assistant to support our CEO & Co-Founder and provide executive support across the C-suite as needed. You’ll partner closely with the CEO while also supporting other C-suite leaders as priorities require. You’ll be a strategic thought partner and operational anchor owning scheduling, communication flow, and execution of priorities while anticipating needs before they arise.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, discreet, proactive, and thrives in an environment where priorities move quickly, and ambiguity is part of the job.


What you’ll do:
  • Manage complex, ever-changing calendars for the CEO and additional C-suite leaders as needed

  • Coordinate scheduling across time zones with internal teams, board members, investors, and external partners

  • Act as a gatekeeper for executive time, prioritizing meetings and ensuring focus on high-impact work

  • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups to drive effective meetings

  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion

  • Draft and manage correspondence on behalf of executives when appropriate

  • Coordinate leadership, board, and investor meetings

  • Track action items and ensure follow-through across teams and stakeholders both internally and externally

  • Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional coordination

  • Assist with board meetings, offsites, leadership planning, and company-wide events

  • Help improve executive operations, workflows, and internal communication processes

  • Coordinate complex domestic and international travel for executives

  • Manage itineraries, logistics, and expense reporting

  • You have 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment

  • You’re comfortable supporting multiple executives and adjusting priorities as needed

  • You’re proactive, highly organized, and able to anticipate needs

  • You communicate clearly and professionally with executives, investors, and external partners

  • You have strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and a calm presence under pressure


Required Qualifications
  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-level leaders

  • Strong proficiency with Office 365, Navan, and other CRM’s

  • Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

  • Ability to work onsite in Burlingame, CA

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting founders and scaling executive teams

  • Familiarity with board and investor operations

  • Comfort operating in regulated or highly confidential environments

For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Xona Space Systems San Mateo, California, USA Office

157 South Blvd, San Mateo, CA, United States, 94402

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