Business Operations Associate

Business Operations ExecutiveSpace is the bleeding edge for humanity's next industrial revolution. While reusable rockets have opened the door, true economic transformation requires infrastructure that makes orbit as accessible and reliable as air travel. At Lux Aeterna, we're building that future by developing the first reusable satellite platform with controlled return capability - transforming space from a one-way street into a two-way highway for innovation and commerce. Building a spacecraft company takes more than engineering. Someone has to stand up the systems the company runs on, keep vendors, spend, facilities moving, and make sure a fast-moving team stays coordinated. Your job is to run the company's business operations day to day: the operating cadence, the reporting leadership runs on, the systems the company works in, the vendors and spend that keep hardware moving, and the facility and finance operations behind all of it. You'll learn how a space company gets built from the inside. This role fits someone early in their career who wants breadth, real ownership, and a seat at every operational decision at a startup putting hardware in orbit. You don't need to have done any of this before. You need to be smart, rigorous, and hungry to learn. We'll teach you the rest.Run Business Operations ExecutionBuild and maintain reporting and dashboards for company leadershipManage and improve the company's systems as we scale: engineering, procurement, finance, and other software toolsTrack vendors, contracts, and spendLead ProcurementOwn the purchasing pipeline end-to-end: quotes, POs, order tracking, and delivery follow-throughKeep buying on pace with hardware schedules so engineers can stay focused on engineeringStay ahead of renewals and reordersDocument the process as you go, with a complete procurement playbook ready to hand off by month sixRun Facility & Office OperationsOwn office operations day to day: supplies, service work, receiving and inventorySupport the facility build-out project: vendor coordination, quote and contract tracking, schedule and budget visibilityCoordinate the operational side of moves, build-outs, and new-space standup as the company growsSupport Finance OperationsRoute invoices, track approvals, and keep accounts payable flowing on timeOwn expense and corporate card hygiene: receipts, coding, policy follow-upsServe as day-to-day liaison to our outsourced bookkeeping team; support month-end close and chase down what's missingFeed clean spend data into the vendor tracker and leadership reportingLearn the Function, Then Take Pieces of ItThis role is designed to grow. As you demonstrate ownership, you'll take on whole workstreams, with a path to a Lead role as the company scales.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering or another rigorous technical/quantitative field1-5 years of experience. Internships, co-ops, research, project teams, and early full-time roles all countExcellent writing; you can turn dense, unfamiliar material into clear, accurate documentsStrong organizational instincts and follow-through; you close loops without being remindedDemonstrated ability to teach yourself hard, unfamiliar material quicklyFluency with spreadsheets and modern productivity tooling; comfort learning new systems fastComfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and figuring out how to do something that we don't have a process for, asking questions when neededDesired ExperienceAerospace, hardware, or deep-tech exposure: an internship, student rocketry/CubeSat/FSAE team, research lab, or first jobAny exposure to finance, compliance, quality, or facilities processesScripting or data skills (Python, SQL) for automating reporting and trackingExperience with ERP, PLM, or project management systemsEarly-stage startup experience or other evidence you thrive without structureLocation & WorkWe are based in Denver, CO and believe in the power of in-person collaboration. We are onsite 5 days/week by default, but flexible when life requires it. This position does not offer relocation assistance.Compensation & BenefitsThe anticipated base salary range for this position is $80k-$120k per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, and job-related responsibilities.This position is also eligible for equity compensation, as applicable.Lux Aeterna offers a benefits package of medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and company holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan.