Mesa Quantum · 20 hours ago
Chief of Staff
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $190K/yr
3+ years expMesa Quantum is building the manufacturing backbone of the quantum sensing economy, developing chip-scale quantum sensors for critical applications. They are seeking a Chief of Staff to support the CEO and drive alignment and execution across the company during a significant growth phase.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSensor
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic thought partner to the CEO on priorities, decisions, and tradeoffs
Translate high-level strategy into clear execution plans and follow-through
Prepare the CEO for board meetings, investor conversations, and key external engagements
Ensure tight coordination between CEO and CTO on roadmap, resourcing, and execution
Own and drive cross-functional initiatives that don't fit neatly into one team
Track company-level priorities, risks, and dependencies
Step in to lead critical efforts during fundraising, customer pilots, partnerships, or expansion
Bring structure to fast-moving situations without adding unnecessary bureaucracy
Support fundraising processes, diligence, and investor communications
Help shape Mesa's narrative with investors, partners, and government stakeholders
Coordinate materials and follow-ups for board and advisory meetings
Improve internal operating cadence (planning, OKRs, leadership rhythms)
Support org planning and senior hiring as the company scales
Conduct market, competitive, and ecosystem analysis across quantum, defense, and infrastructure
Assist with go-to-market strategy, positioning, and strategic partnerships
Qualification
Required
3-8+ years of experience in management consulting, venture capital, private equity, strategy, or early-stage startup ops
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Strong analytical and structured thinking, paired with bias toward action
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High judgment, discretion, and comfort handling sensitive information
A desire to move closer to the action and help build something real
Preferred
Experience in deep tech, hardware, government, or defense
Benefits
Work directly with a technical founder team at the forefront of quantum sensing
Front-row seat to building a venture-backed, hardware-driven deep-tech company
Exposure to investors, government agencies, and global partners
A role that can evolve into senior leadership as the company grows
Real impact on technologies that matter for national security and critical infrastructure
Company
Mesa Quantum
Mesa Quantum is a quantum sensor manufacturing company that provides volume manufacturing of integrable chip-scale technology solutions.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.8MKey Investors
New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentJ2 Ventures
2025-04-16Grant· $0.1M
2024-09-05Seed· $3.7M
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