Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Co-Founder

OverviewDeltaX Propulsion is building a breakthrough carbon-aerogel electrospray thruster for satellites and spacecraft—integrating ionic-liquid storage, CNT emitter arrays, and ultralight aerogel into a single monolithic system for high-Isp, low-power mobility across CubeSats, smallsats, and beyond. We’re formed, have strong advisors, and hold an NSF SBIR invite. Next up: raise capital, build the MVP, and stand up Tulsa pensation & CommitmentEquity-only until financing (no salary accruals).Ramp plan: Start 10–20 hrs/week for fit + investor prep → 2–3 days/week during active diligence → full-time within 30 days of funds landing.Founder-level equity (target ~5–10%, commensurate with impact), 4-yr vest / 1-yr cliff.Financing kicker: additional 0.25–0.5% upon successful close of the pre-seed you co-lead.What You’ll DoLead the raise: Own investor targeting, warm intros, deck + data room, CRM, diligence, and closing—co-leading with the stall operating cadence: Budgets, burn/runway models, OKRs/weekly goals, vendor contracts, insurance, payroll/HR, lightweight financial controls.Win non-dilutive funding: Drive NSF/NASA/AFWERX strategy, calendars, drafting, submissions, and post-award reporting with the CEO/advisors.Stand up lab & supply chain: Space/equipment plan, supplier agreements (aerogels, CNT/CVD, power electronics, vacuum hardware), EHS basics, early QA gates.Recruit 0→10: Build the first hiring plan (lab techs, test engineer, ops contractors), coordinate advisors/consultants, set culture for speed + rigor.Represent DeltaX: Be a visible co-founder in Tulsa and national deep-tech circles; cultivate university, vendor, and customer relationships.Near-Term Outcomes (first 6–9 months)Pre-seed closed ($500k–$750k target range—finalize with you).NSF SBIR Phase I full proposal submitted + at least one additional NASA/AFWERX program in pipeline.Operating system live (budget/runway, monthly reporting, vendor stack, clean cap table & data room).Lab path secured; 3–5 critical suppliers under contract.3–5 early hires/contractors onboarded with 90-day scorecards.What You’ll BringLed/closed $5M+ across pre-seed/seed/Series A (deep-tech/aerospace preferred).Program/ops builder: you’ve stood up budgeting/reporting cadences that keep teams aligned.SBIR/STTR/non-dilutive savvy; strong narrative writing and deadline discipline.Bias to action; comfortable wearing many hats in a lean founding team.Clear communicator who can translate technical stories into business rigor.Nice-to-haves: AS9100/ISO awareness, EHS basics, early QA, ERP/MRP/CRM tooling, ITAR/EAR familiarity (or willingness to learn).Work authorization: U.S. persons preferred due to potential export control constraints.Tulsa ties or willingness for frequent travel; relocation support can be discussed.How to ApplyUse LinkedIn Easy Apply or message Drew Sellers with:Resume/LinkedIn • 2) Your most relevant raise/ops wins • 3) Availability to be in Tulsa regularly.EEODeltaX is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment for all co-founders and employees.Seniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustries: Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingTulsa, OK #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06