DevOps Engineer | SDE - 1 | SDE  - 2

Role: Administrative Assistant

Function: Operations & Administration

Location: Bangalore

Type: Full-time

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

About Company

A venture-backed startup providing low-cost, reliable spacecraft components for low-earth-orbit satellite applications. Founded in 2023, the company specializes in Attitude Determination and Control System components like reaction wheels and star trackers.

With $2.2M in funding and operations in both the US and India, the company serves satellite manufacturers and space mission developers. The team of 6 is focused on democratizing space access through faster delivery and lower prices than traditional suppliers.

Position Overview

You'll be the operational backbone of a fast-growing aerospace startup's Bangalore office, managing everything from daily operations to executive support. This role offers direct exposure to a venture-backed company scaling spacecraft component manufacturing. You'll work closely with leadership across US and India operations while building systems that support the company's mission to revolutionize space component supply chains.

Role & Responsibilities

• Keep the office organized, clean, and fully stocked with supplies, snacks, and essentials
• Oversee office maintenance, including vendor management for cleaning, repairs, and hard services
• Ensure security, safety, and compliance with local regulations, including creating and maintaining employee badging
• Manage reception and handle incoming mail, visitor access, and special guest arrangements
• Handle office insurance, IT support, and emergency protocols
• Foster a welcoming and vibrant office environment
• Plan and organize team events, board meetings, and guest visits to enhance engagement
• Track and coordinate key office data including travel, shipping, and miscellaneous expenses
• Collect and review employee reimbursements and other compliance documentation
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and databases as needed
• Implement office policies and procedures in discussion with executives
• Arrange candidate interviews, customer meeting schedules, and other online bookings
• Support the executive team with admin and coordination tasks
• Assist in travel planning, make bookings, help plan events, and ensure smooth execution
• Create, collect, review, and edit invoices, purchase orders, sales agreements, NDAs, and vendor agreements
• Manage vendor relationships and scout new vendors to identify the best options

Must Have Criteria

• 5+ years of office management and administrative experience, preferably in a startup
• Low-ego, positive, can-do attitude with a hands-on approach
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to keep things in order
• Exceptional attention to detail where nothing gets past you
• Self-starter with ability to multitask and juggle competing priorities effortlessly
• Good knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Word, MS Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to rapidly learn new skills
• Experience working in a technology company or startup
• Availability for full-time, in-office position with extended hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
• Flexibility for Saturday work as required
• Willingness to travel up to 10% within and outside Bangalore, sometimes on short notice
• Ability to attend meetings in US timezone as needed

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Confluence and SharePoint
• Familiarity with local language

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at a well-capitalized, venture-backed startup
• Collaborative team environment with passionate and driven colleagues
• Rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make significant impact
• Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace and satellite technology
• Direct interaction with executive team and founders