About Darkhive, LLC

Established in 2021, Darkhive is redefining the future of autonomous systems. We design and build next-generation hardware and software solutions that seamlessly integrate into critical public safety and defense networks. Our core focus centers on developing tactical, human-machine interfaces and scaling the mass production of affordable, attritable uncrewed systems alongside our government partners.

At Darkhive, we are a high-growth team of U.S. Special Operations veterans, aerospace engineers, robotics perception experts, and DevSecOps professionals. Above all, we are a mission-first culture. We believe that global teams operating on the front lines deserve high-quality, intelligent tools that ensure safety when each second counts.

If you are a free-thinking problem solver looking to build cutting-edge robotics in a fast-paced, highly collaborative startup environment, apply with Darkhive today!

The Chief of Staff Role: 

The Chief of Staff (CoS) position will blend day-to-day operational support and strategic ownership.  The CoS will manage two c-suite leaders time, communications, and logistics while driving initiatives and keeping leaders aligned.

• Trace and drive execution of C-suite level top priorities and special projects, ensuring decisions made in meetings turn into completed work
• Own the company’s operating rhythm with weekly team standups, off-sites, leadership meetings, and planning cycles.  Identify operational friction and collaborate within the team to alleviate concerns
• Own up to two c-suite leader calendars, acting as a filter and prioritization layer for requests, invitations, and scheduling conflicts
• Coordinate relevant C-suite division cross-functional meetings, strategy sessions, off-sites, and executive briefings
• Draft, edit, and manage relevant C-suite division correspondence; coordinate travel logics; prepare agendas and meeting materials for internal and external meetings
• Support coordination of conferences, trade shows, and industry events (e.g. AUSA, DSEI, SOFIC)
• Maintain an organized library of company assets including past performance documents, organizational charts, and boilerplate content
• Ensure division staff maintain compliance with relevant security protocols and clearance requirements (e.g. managing visit authorizations)
• Manage confidential information with care and discretion and serve as a proxy for the executive when required

This is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory role reporting to the C-suite executives. This role is remote with travel up to 15% of the time.

Qualifications You Bring: 

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in operations, chief of staff, or executive support in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Communications
• Extreme organizational skills with sharp attention to detail
• Strong, versatile writing
• High emotional intelligence and good judgement
• Proactive and self-directed
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Experience with financial modeling and data analysis
• High proficiency with Microsoft suite

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Experience in a start-up environment
• U.S. Military Veteran

Physical and/or Mental Requirements:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for periods of time
• Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and other equipment with or without accommodations
• Ability to maintain awareness during business hours
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
• Excellent written and verbal communication and good command of the English language
• Learns and memorizes routine tasks
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to any person with a disability to be able to perform the essential job functions of this position
• Darkhive retains the right to change or assign other duties as required for this position

Selection Process: 

• Hiring team reviews applications
• 20-minute pre-screen with Darkhive recruiter
• 30-minute phone screen with the hiring manager
• Take home project
• In-person or video interview with hiring team

Benefits Darkhive Offers: 

• Comprehensive medical plans 
• 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums 
• Automatic 401k employer contribution with vesting 
• Paid vacation and personal time off 
• 11 Paid holidays 
• 5 days of sick leave 
• Stock options 
• Welcoming and friendly work environment 
• Respect of work-life balance 

Darkhive is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant because of race, color, gender (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.