Operations Coordinator, Xona Space Systems
Part-Time
Satellite navigation system
Job no longer available
Satellite navigation system
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
101-200 employees
Company mission
To remove the boundaries from modern technologies by providing precise and protected navigation services anywhere on Earth.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a proactive executor, capable of working as an individual contributor and team player, and is comfortable operating at the speed of a modern startup
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or equivalent professional background
- 0-2 years of operational or project management experience. This is an early-career opportunity for an individual eager to take on a level of responsibility and professional growth exceeding that of typical entry-level positions
- An appreciation for steward leadership and a positive attitude, demonstrated by a willingness to tackle and deliver on tasks of all sizes, big or small
- Conscientious and professional communication abilities, with the good judgement required to act as a trusted representative of company leadership
- Must have right to work in the UK
- 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)
What the job involves
- We’re searching for a part time Operations Coordinator to support the growth of Xona’s presence in the United Kingdom
- As a member of this team, you’ll work in the London office to develop baseline administrative procedures and take ownership of the full spectrum of Xona UK’s operational functions
- Working alongside the director of Business Development, the Operations Coordinator will manage office affairs, workplace certifications, and office event coordination as needed
- Managing day-to-day operational activities, ensuring smooth functioning of the office and team. You’ll establish a baseline operational tempo and continually re-adjust as you anticipate the needs of our growing team
- Coordinating and executing various administrative tasks, including procurement, scheduling, payroll, and expense tracking. You’ll collaborate with senior engineering, IT, finance & operations colleagues to understand needs and get the job done
- Shaping and owning internal business processes. You’ll identify areas for improvement across the business (such as billing, tracking, reporting, compliance with business standards etc.) and implement new tools & procedures to help us scale
- Identifying and resolving barriers for the individual UK team members. Collaborating directly with the engineers and specialists in the Xona UK team, you will proactively surface blockers and ensure the administrative logistics of all projects remain efficient
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) is crucial for autonomy, tying vehicles to their environment and making autonomous operation possible. Xona Space Systems is developing a network of small satellites to provide high-precision PNT services, essential for modern technologies like autonomous vehicles and robotics.
The company has set its sites on pushing the limits of modern technology, setting itself apart in its space with its PULSAR service, which offers superior accuracy, availability, and security compared to traditional GPS. This makes it crucial for the widespread adoption of autonomous systems in unstructured environments.
The company has secured $270 million to date, its 2026 round being used to accelerate the deployment of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Its partnerships with the US Space Force and industry leaders highlight the growing confidence in its innovative approach, while future plans include the commercialisation of PULSAR, which will enable autonomous systems to operate effectively anywhere.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Mar 2026
$170m
SERIES C
Jun 2025
$92m
SERIES B
Total funding: $336.3m
Company HQ
Baywood Park, CA
Leadership
Brian Manning
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked as a Responsible Engineer on Thrust Structure for SpaceX, and an Engineering Manager for Power Solutions International.
Tyler Reid
(Co-Founder & CTO)Was also a Lecturer at Stanford University and a Research Engineer in Controls and Automated Systems at Ford Motor Company.
Adrien Perkins
(Co-Founder & VP of Engineering)Worked as a Research Assistant for Stanford University and was Lead Software Developer at Callsnapp.
Bryan Chan
(Co-Founder & VP of Corporate Strategy)Also the Co-Founder, President and CEO at Night Crew Labs. Previously Co-founded and was Technical Director for Mothership Communications.
Jerami Martin
(Co-Founder & Director of Payload Mechanical)Also works as a Mechanical Design and Systems Engineer at Pumpkin. Prior to this, they were an Engineer at Crosstrac Engineering.
Kazuma Gunning
(Co-Founder, Vice President & Navigation Services)Previously worked as a GNSS Modeling and Simulation Engineer for Booz Allen Hamilton and was a Doctoral Student at Stanford University.
Paul Tarantino
(Co-Founder & Director of Integration and Test)After studying at Stanford University, they went on to work as a Propulsion and Fluid Flight Systems Engineering Intern for the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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