Front Office Receptionist

Kirkland , United States

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Serve as the first point of contact, managing events and administrative tasks while ensuring a welcoming environment with minimal direction.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).


Echodyne is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Front Desk Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for our office and ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming work environment. This role extends beyond traditional front desk duties and requires someone who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and keeps daily operations running smoothly with minimal direction. In addition to reception responsibilities, this position will support on-site events, administrative tasks, and various ongoing projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Front Desk & Administrative Support
    • Greet and assist visitors, clients, and employees with professionalism and a friendly, welcoming demeanor.
    • Manage all incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
    • Maintain an organized and clean front desk, lobby area and conference rooms at all times.
    • Manage temporary security badges and key cards, ensuring proper sign-in/out procedures and timely returns.
    • Provide general administrative support to office leadership and teams, including routine tasks and ad hoc project assistance.
    • Order and set up meals for business meetings
  • Office Upkeep & Operations
    • Regularly stock and maintain break rooms, kitchen supplies, and coffee stations.
    • Load, run, and unload the dishwasher as needed.
    • Reset and tidy conference rooms before and after meetings.
    • Monitor office and cleaning supply inventory; reorder items or notify management when restocking is needed.
    • Proactively identify and address areas needing attention, including restocking, light cleaning, and organizing shared spaces.
    • Support weekly onsite events and team activities with setup, coordination, and cleanup.
    • Assist with planning Company events
    • Assist with recurring and one-off office projects, facility needs, and operational tasks as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience in an administrative, front desk, or customer service role preferred.
  • Reliable, punctual, and proactive—demonstrates initiative without needing constant direction.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
  • Friendly, professional demeanor with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.).
  • Must be able to walk between buildings, and lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $25.00 per hour. 

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care – 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • 15 days of vacation, 12 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Equity Compensation: Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Health Insurance: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Life Insurance and Disability Coverage: Company Paid Life Insurance and Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off: 15 days of vacation, 12 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays

Contribute to Our Success It’s not often you get the chance to change an industry by bringing truly revolutionary technology to market – technology that disrupts existing markets and creates vast new ones. It’s difficult and challenging work, but it’s also exciting, energizing, satisfying, and rewarding! We want to learn more and contribute more than ever before, and have fun while doing so. We want to do great things and be around great people. We want this to be the best job for each of us!  We keep the kitchen well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks and there are monthly lunches, impromptu barbecues, and seasonal celebrations.  Are you hesitant to fill out an application because you may not fulfill all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they feel their background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. At Echodyne, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment. If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply. Even if there isn’t an ideal role for you now, your application will be kept for future opportunities. The right role could be just around the corner!

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