Head of Operations at Icarus

Compensation

$150,000 – $500,000/yr

Location: El Segundo, California
Type: Full-time
Posted: May 21, 2026

Description

Icarus is seeking a Head of Operations to lead their aerospace startup, focusing on building a robust operating system to scale from a small team into a category-defining company. The role involves managing various aspects like facility operations, recruitment, vendor management, financial workflows, and legal coordination. It's a wartime operations role requiring someone who can streamline processes, resolve issues quickly, and foster a high-performing team.

Required Skills

Operations
Manufacturing Operations
Supply Chain
Finance Operations
Legal/Administration
Recruitment Operations
Vendor Management
Procurement
Internal Systems
KPI Tracking
Project Follow-through
Accountability Loops
Onboarding
Inventory Management
Facility Management
Documentation
Compliance
Security
IT
Communication

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Elite operator capable of achieving tasks efficiently.
Organized, intense, low ego, and resistant to bureaucratic tendencies.
Ability to effectively operate both at strategic levels and on-the-ground.
Capable of implementing new systems without disrupting current operations.
Comfortable collaborating with top executives and technical teams.
Skilled at navigating chaotic environments, making informed decisions with limited data, and clarifying objectives.
Demonstrates exceptional ownership, taking initiative to resolve issues, clarify ambiguities, and expedite progress.
Self-reliant, proactive individuals who identify problems, develop solutions, and execute them independently.
While prior experience in specific industries is advantageous, strong executive capabilities, sound judgment, ownership mindset, and effective execution are paramount.