Ph3Your mission /h3 pKreios Space is seeking a bresults-oriented Chief Operating Officer (COO) /b to lead the company's growth at a key moment of btechnological and financial expansion /b. This is a strategic and operational position with bfull decision-making authority /b to define and execute the company'sb technical roadmap /b, ensuring its alignment with commercial and financing objectives. /p pThe COO will work directly with the CEO and the rest of the executive team to scale the company, oversee key operations, lead hiring, and ensure regulatory and technical compliance with defined milestones. /p h3Your Profile /h3 ul liSenior professional with bstrong experience scaling teams and operations /b in startups or fast-growing technology companies. /li liBackground in baerospace, space, satellites or complex hardware-based environments. /b /li liPrevious experience in roles such as bHead of Operations, Program Manager, Product Manager, Engineering Manager or similar. /b /li liProven ability to move from “doing” to “structuring” as organizations grow. /li liComfortable taking ownership of cross-functional coordination and decision-making. /li liFluent in bEnglish. /b /li /ul pPrevious experience as a COO or C-level is bnot required /b — we are looking for a strong operator ready to step into this role. /p h3Specific Knowledge /h3 ul liHands-on experience bscaling teams and operational structures. /b /li liStrong understanding of bsatellite development environments /b, including engineering, integration and testing cycles (experience with satellites is a strong plus). /li liAbility to implement and adapt bmethodologies and ways of working /b (V-Model, ECSS, Agile Hardware, Lean, Stage-Gate or similar). /li liProject, product or program management in bcomplex, multidisciplinary environments. /b /li liResource planning, prioritization and basic budget ownership. /li liFamiliarity with bquality, safety and regulatory constraints /b in aerospace or industrial contexts. /li /ul h3Interpersonal Skills /h3 ul liStrategic thinker with a strong execution mindset. /li libPeople-oriented and team-focused /b, able to inspire, support, and align diverse teams while preserving Kreios’ positive work culture. /li liClear, structured and assertive communication style. /li liStrong decision-making and prioritization skills. /li liComfortable operating under uncertainty and rapid change. /li liOwnership-driven, collaborative and accountable. /liliBuilder mentality: enjoys creating structure. /li /ul h3Why us? /h3 ul liStep into a bkey leadership role /b at a pivotal moment of Kreios Space’s growth. /li liBuild the boperational foundations /b of a next-generation space company. /li liJoin a company where technical excellence meets a bstrong, people-focused culture /b, and help ensure it scales as the team grows. /li liWork hands-on with breal satellite and propulsion technology /b, not just strategy decks. /li liPartner closely with the CEO and CTO. /li liGrow with the company, both in responsibility and impact, as Kreios scales. /li /ul h3About us /h3 pWe are leading the development of the bfirst air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) system /b designed specifically for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO). This revolutionary engine enables satellites to orbit between 150 and 300 km by capturing and using atmospheric particles as propellant. /p pBy eliminating the need to carry fuel onboard, we drastically increase efficiency and overcome the main challenge of atmospheric drag in VLEO. This disruptive technology opens the door to an entirely new generation of space services, from bhigh-resolution Earth observation /b to bnear real-time communications /b. /p pTo achieve it, we rely on a team of professionals who are passionate, visionary, and committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible. If you share this passion and want to leave your mark on the future of the space industry, we want to meet you. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr