Executive Assistant

About Wright Electric

Wright Electric builds power systems behind the future of aerospace and defense — from 30 kW expeditionary generators to multi-megawatt airborne propulsion. Our work spans electric motors, next-generation batteries, power electronics, and complete power systems like DenseGen and Dynamo, all engineered for a step-change in power and energy density. Since 2016, we’ve earned the trust of some of the most demanding customers in the world, including AFSOC, the USMC, PACAF, USTRANSCOM, NASA, ARPA-E, the FAA, and U.S. Air Force programs. It’s genuinely cutting-edge work.

We also move fast. Wright is an all-hands, high-ownership environment where the pace is quick and the problems are hard. The people who thrive here are the ones who dig in and drive their work to the finish. At the same time, we know sustained great work depends on rest: we respect our team’s personal time and protect the boundaries that keep people sharp, healthy, and here for the long haul.

The Role

Wright Electric is hiring an Executive Assistant to support our CEO and keep the highest-leverage person in the company focused on the highest-leverage work. In this role, you will own the CEO’s calendar, ensure follow-up on communications, coordinate travel, and follow-through on projects. You will work closely with the CEO, the Chief of Staff, and other senior leaders, anticipating what’s needed before you’re asked, and bring order to a fast-moving schedule. You’ll be a trusted, discreet point of contact for our team, board, partners, and customers.

The people who thrive in this role are exceptionally organized, calm under pressure, and take genuine ownership of the details. Discretion, integrity, and attention to detail are essential to succeed in this position.

What You’ll Do

• Own the CEO’s calendar — schedule and prioritize meetings, resolve conflicts, and protect time for deep, high-value work.
• Manage communications on the CEO’s behalf — triage and route correspondence.
• Coordinate complex domestic (and occasional international) travel, itineraries, and logistics.
• Maintain the CEO’s Daily Brief, coordinating with the Chief of Staff and other senior leadership.
• Prepare the CEO for meetings with agendas, briefing materials, and clear follow-ups.
• Plan and support leadership meetings, distinguished visitors, and company events.
• Work to ensure the Financial Operations Manager has any required information for processing the CEO’s expenses and reimbursements accurately and on time.
• Track action items and follow-ups across the leadership team so nothing falls through the cracks.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 3+ years of experience as an executive assistant, ideally supporting a CEO or senior executive.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven discretion and sound judgment with confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with calendar, email, and office tools (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft 365).
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, all-hands startup environment.
• Able to work on-site in Malta, New York.

Preferred

• Experience supporting a founder or C-suite executive at a startup or high-growth company.
• Experience coordinating travel, events, and leadership or board logistics.
• Familiarity with tools such as Slack, Notion, or expense/project platforms.
• Interest in aerospace, defense, clean energy, or deep-tech.

We Encourage You to Apply

Wright Electric is committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you’re excited about this position but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly with everything above, we encourage you to apply anyway — you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

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Wright Electric is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This position may involve access to technology and data controlled under U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR); applicants may be required to meet applicable U.S.-person or export-authorization requirements consistent with law.

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