Manufacturing, Engineering Services

Executive Assitant

Washington, DCOnsiteFull Time$120,000–$160,000 /yrPosted 24 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Executive Assistant
Engineering Leadership
high-growth tech
aerospace
defense
Microsoft Office
Outlook
PowerPoint
Excel
project management tools

Nice to have

defense industry
aerospace industry
tech industry
emotional intelligence
collaborative
low-ego

Role summary

CHAOS Industries, a defense tech company specializing in Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), is seeking an Executive Assistant to support Engineering Leadership. This role requires 6+ years of experience in high-growth tech, aerospace, or defense environments, with strong organizational, communication, and discretion skills. The EA will manage calendars, coordinate travel and meetings, prepare executive materials, act as a liaison, and plan events. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, with project management tool experience being a plus. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $160,000.

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a sharp, trusted right hand to several Engineering Leadership team members; someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, anticipates needs before they arise, and keeps the wheels turning behind the scenes. This is a key role at a fast-growing defense tech company, ideal for someone who has supported Leadership-level employees in high-growth tech, aerospace, or defense settings.

As an Executive Assistant, you’ll be a critical force in keeping schedules, priorities, and high-level engagements running smoothly. You’ll juggle fast-moving calendars, coordinate high-stakes meetings, and make sure no detail slips through the cracks. This is more than an administrative role—it’s about partnership, discretion, and being a steady hand in a highly dynamic environment!

Responsibilities:

Serve as a close partner to several Engineering Leadership team members, handling a wide range of administrative and strategic support with professionalism and a sense of calm under pressure.

Own calendars: scheduling, prioritizing, and shifting meetings across multiple time zones with ease.

Coordinate executive travel and high-level meetings, ensuring every detail is covered from logistics to prep materials.

Draft, edit, and organize reports, briefings, presentations, and communications for both internal and external audiences.

Act as a liaison between these execs and key stakeholders: team members, board members, government officials, and external partners.

Plan and execute executive-level events, board meetings, and offsites - start to finish.

Handle sensitive information with a high level of discretion and sound judgment.

Stay on top of strategic projects by helping track action items, conducting research, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Minimum Requirements:

6+ years of experience supporting leadership-level employees (Director & above), ideally in a high-growth tech, aerospace, or defense environment

Master multitasker with excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Confident communicator, both in writing and verbally; able to craft polished executive materials and build rapport across audiences

Comfortable navigating high-stakes, fast-moving situations with discretion and professionalism

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel; experience with project management tools is a plus

Preferred Requirements:

Familiarity with the defense, aerospace, or general tech industry

Strong emotional intelligence and a collaborative, low-ego approach to building relationships across all level

Why CHAOS?

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company

Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more

Our Perks: Free daily lunch while you're working onsite, fully-stocked kitchen, unlimited PTO, casual dress code

Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses

Team Growth: 500+ employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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