Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.
Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic
Chief of Staff who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
POSITION SUMMARY
Axiom Space is seeking a high-agency, high-EQ operator to serve as Chief of Staff to the CEO. This role is not for the faint of heart—it’s a front-row seat to the most ambitious commercial space venture on Earth, with the opportunity to influence and accelerate our work across space stations, spacesuits, and sovereign human spaceflight missions. The Chief of Staff will function as a force multiplier, strategic proxy, and operational backbone to the CEO, ensuring priorities are executed with precision and pace.We’re looking for someone who’s operated under pressure, earned scar tissue, and thrives in chaos.
Space-specific experience is not required, but passion for the mission is. Prior start-up experience is highly preferred.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- CEO Proxy: Represent the CEO in internal and external meetings, drives the CEO’s vision, and ensure communication and execution flows smoothly across the company.
- Drive Execution: Push key strategic projects forward—especially cross-functional initiatives that don’t neatly fall into one organization’s swim lane.
- Organizational Alignment: Own the operating cadence (exec meetings, offsites, QBRs) and ensure the CEO’s priorities cascade and stick.
- Unblock the CEO: Handle tasks that distract from the CEO’s highest leverage work—triage decisions, resolve ambiguity, follow up relentlessly.
- Communications: Draft high-impact materials including board decks, investor updates, external speeches, and internal memos.
- Issue Spotting: Surface critical decisions early, help identify blind spots, and work with leadership to clear roadblocks fast.
- Confidentiality & Discretion: Navigate sensitive and strategic matters with integrity and trust.
- Perform additional job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 7-10+ years of experience across startups, operations, strategy, or chief of staff roles
- Prior founder or C-suite startup operator preferred
- Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- High EQ and ability to influence without authority
- Global mindset working across time zones, cultures, and markets
Skills
- Passion for space and the mission
- Executes priorities with precision and pace
- Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
- High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
- Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competencies:
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and
teamwork.
In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Accountability
- Sense of Urgency
- Extreme Ownership
- Execution and Delivery
- Efficiency
- Effectiveness
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
Requirements
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Physical Requirements
- Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
- May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
- Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.).
Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
