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As an Embedded Firmware Engineer within Engineering Services, you are the bridge between high-level flight logic and physical hardware execution. You will own the development and maintenance of firmware for flight-critical avionics, motor controllers, and power distribution systems, specializing in C/C++ for resource-constrained ARM Cortex-M and similar environments. Your work ranges from architecting driver-level interfaces for STM32H7-based platforms like Dauphine to implementing Field Oriented Control (FOC) algorithms for the Taurus motor controller line. This is a high-impact, hands-on role requiring deep familiarity with silicon-level debugging, real-time communication protocols (CAN-FD, RS-485, Ethernet), and safety-critical software patterns.
- Avionics & Control Firmware: Architect, implement, and refactor firmware for the Atlas Flight Computer, Dauphine maritime platform, and Taurus motor controllers using the Allocore SDK.
- Real-Time Communications: Develop and optimize low-level drivers and application logic for high-bandwidth communication stacks, including CAN-FD, RS-485, RS-422, and Switched Ethernet.
- Hardware Interfacing: Implement and maintain drivers for a variety of peripherals, including PWM, ADC/DAC, GPIO, and high-speed serial interfaces on STM32 and Pixhawk-compatible (FMUv6) architectures.
- Motor Control & Power: Support the integration and tuning of FOC/SVPWM control loops for BLDC motor controllers, ensuring high efficiency and robust four-quadrant operation.
- Embedded Testing & V&V: Design and implement automated Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test suites to validate firmware against safety-critical aerospace requirements.
- Silicon-Level Debugging: Troubleshoot complex system-level issues using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG/SWD debuggers to identify interactions between firmware execution and hardware behavior.
- Technical Documentation: Produce auditable design documents, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and PR descriptions that satisfy AS9100/DO-178C traceability requirements.
- Experience: 3–7 years of professional experience in embedded firmware development using C and C++.
- Architecture Mastery: Demonstrated expertise developing for ARM Cortex-M (specifically STM32H7) and resource-constrained microcontrollers in bare-metal or RTOS environments.
- Protocol Proficiency: Deep understanding of real-time communication protocols including CAN/CAN-FD, RS-485, and Ethernet (10/100/1000).
- Hardware Debugging: Proficient with JTAG/SWD debuggers (GDB, Segger J-Link) and bench equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to isolate firmware/hardware boundary issues.
- Toolchains: Experience with cross-compilation toolchains (GCC/LLVM), Make/CMake build systems, and Git-based version control.
- Education: BS in Computer Science (BSCS), Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or equivalent.
- Flight Control Systems: Experience with PX4/Pixhawk FMUv6 hardware standards and flight management software.
- Avionics Standards: Familiarity with DO-178C or similar functional safety standards for flight-critical software.
- Motor Control: Exposure to Field Oriented Control (FOC) implementations or power electronics management.
- Linux Systems: Experience working with embedded Linux (e.g., Toradex Verdin SoM) for mission computer applications.
- Modern Workflow: Comfort using AI coding assistants to accelerate boilerplate generation, unit test creation, and technical documentation.
The Senior In-Process Quality Specialist owns the quality gate for all production hardware. You will define and enforce metrology and inspection standards for low- and high-power avionics electronics, lead root cause investigations when anomalies arise, and drive corrective actions to closure. Your work directly reduces WIP, eliminates rework, and builds the quality system infrastructure required for AS9100 certification.
- Serve as the primary in-process quality gate for all production hardware, performing inspections at defined hold points and authorizing release to downstream operations.
- Define and document metrology and inspection methods for high-power electronic assemblies, including IPC-A-610 workmanship standards and high-voltage safety verification.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations for production anomalies, using 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies as appropriate.
- Author and maintain process inspection instructions, acceptance criteria, and quality records to AS9100 Clause 8.6 standards.
- Track and report quality metrics (first-pass yield, defect density, CAPA cycle time) to engineering and operations leadership.
- Partner with manufacturing engineering to embed quality controls into process design, reducing reliance on end-of-line inspection.
- Support incoming material inspection and supplier quality corrective actions as needed.
- Participate in internal audits and management reviews as the quality function representative.
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering or in-process inspection within an electronics or aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, or equivalent workmanship standards for electronic assemblies.
- Experience leading RCA/CAPA investigations and driving corrective actions to measurable closure.
- Working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.
- Proficiency with measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, thermal imaging) and statistical process control (SPC) techniques.
- ASQ CQE, CQI, or CQT certification.
- Experience with high-power or high-voltage electronics manufacturing.
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems for non-conformance tracking.
- Prior experience supporting AS9100 certification audits.
The Director of People Ops builds and operationalizes the people infrastructure that allows Allocortech to scale. Working part-time on a 1099 basis, you will implement the Team Operating System (TOS), manage structured interview loops for the current hiring tranche, ensure auditable training records for all flight-hardware personnel, and establish the pay bands and leveling framework that bring internal equity and external competitiveness to our compensation structure.
- Implement and iterate the Allocortech Team Operating System (TOS) v1.0, including competency definitions, leveling criteria, and performance calibration processes.
- Design and manage structured interview loops for all roles in the current hiring tranche, including scorecard creation, interviewer calibration, and debrief facilitation.
- Establish pay bands and leveling for all current and planned roles, benchmarked against relevant aerospace/defense and hardware engineering markets.
- Create and maintain auditable training records for all personnel who touch flight hardware, satisfying AS9100 Clause 7.2 requirements.
- Draft and implement core people policies (offer letters, onboarding checklists, PIP frameworks, separation procedures) suitable for a 20–50 person hardware company.
- Advise founders on organizational design, team structure, and role scoping to minimize coordination overhead as the company scales.
- Ensure compliance with federal and Virginia state employment law, including I-9, EEO, and OSHA posting requirements.
- 10+ years of progressive HR/People Operations experience, including at least 3 years at the Director level or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience building HR infrastructure from scratch in a startup or high-growth environment (sub-100 employees).
- Deep knowledge of competency frameworks, leveling systems, and structured interviewing methodologies.
- Working familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar QMS requirements related to personnel competence and training records.
- Strong written communication skills; ability to author policies, frameworks, and organizational narratives that align teams without overhead.
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated hardware manufacturing environments.
- Prior experience implementing or iterating a company-wide operating system (EOS, OKRs, or similar).
- Comfort operating as a fractional executive embedded in a technical founder-led culture.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads mechanical design and analysis for major subsystems across customer and internal programs. You will own the full mechanical design lifecycle—from concept through release—using SolidWorks/PDM, perform thermal and structural simulations (FEA/CFD) to validate designs, and manage the technical data packages required for AS9100- compliant hardware releases.
- Lead mechanical design for major subsystems (enclosures, thermal management, structural mounts) using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
- Conduct FEA and CFD analysis to validate heat rejection, vibration response, and structural integrity for high-power avionics enclosures.
- Own and manage technical data packages (TDPs) for customer and internal programs, ensuring AS9100-compliant documentation and revision control.
- Collaborate with electrical engineering on packaging, connector placement, and thermal interface design for power electronics assemblies.
- Support prototype fabrication and first-article inspection, including GD&T callout definition and vendor communication.
- Drive design reviews (PDR, CDR) for mechanical subsystems, presenting analysis results and trade studies to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Mentor junior mechanical engineers and co-ops on design standards, simulation workflows, and documentation practices.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering, with a focus on electronic enclosures, thermal management, or electromechanical systems.
- Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, drawings) and SolidWorks PDM or equivalent PLM system.
- Demonstrated experience with FEA (ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, or equivalent) for structural and thermal analysis.
- Strong command of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and mechanical drawing standards.
- Experience managing technical data packages in a configuration-controlled environment.
- BSME or equivalent; MSME preferred.
- Experience designing for aerospace or defense applications with DO-160 or MIL-STD environmental qualification.
- CFD analysis experience (ANSYS Fluent, FloTHERM, or equivalent) for forced-air and liquid cooling systems.
- Familiarity with AS9100 design control and document release processes.
- Experience with DFM/DFA for sheet metal, CNC machining, and injection molding.
The Senior Electrical Engineer (Motor Controller Porting Specialist) bridges the gap between firmware logic and electrical execution for Allocortech’s motor controller programs. You will lead the integration of PAC55xx series controllers with custom inverter hardware, define motor calibration and maintenance procedures, and debug the complex interactions between silicon behavior and software in real-time embedded systems.
- Lead the integration of motor controllers with custom inverter hardware, including register- level configuration, timing validation, and power stage bring-up.
- Debug complex interactions between silicon errata, firmware behavior, and analog hardware performance in real-time motor control systems.
- Define and document motor calibration, configuration, and field-maintenance procedures for production units.
- Develop and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test plans to validate motor controller performance across operating envelopes.
- Collaborate with PCB designers on layout requirements for mixed-signal motor controller circuits, including gate driver routing and current sense placement.
- Author technical documentation (schematics, integration guides, errata workarounds) to enable downstream manufacturing and field support.
- Support production troubleshooting for motor controller-related field returns and anomalies.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded motor control systems, power electronics, or mixed- signal hardware design.
- Hands-on experience with motor controllers at the register and peripheral level.
- Demonstrated ability to debug real-time interactions between firmware and analog hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD tools.
- Working knowledge of FOC (Field-Oriented Control), sensorless commutation algorithms, and motor characterization techniques.
- Strong PCB schematic review skills for power stage circuits (half-bridge, full-bridge, gate drivers, current sensing).
- BSEE or equivalent; MSEE preferred.
- Direct experience with Qorvo (Active-Semi) PAC55xx family and associated IDE/toolchain.
- Experience porting motor control firmware across silicon platforms, including errata mitigation.
- Familiarity with safety-critical firmware practices (MISRA-C, static analysis, deterministic scheduling).
- Background in three-phase inverter design for BLDC or PMSM motors.
The Senior Electrical Engineer owns the design and validation of high-voltage power electronics for Allocortech’s 800V inverter program. You will architect circuit topologies, perform WCCA and SPICE simulations for safety-critical circuits, design mixed-signal systems with optimized power and thermal budgets, and drive hardware-software integration for motor controller platforms.
- Architect and design high-voltage power electronics circuits for the 800V inverter program, including topology selection, component derating, and protection schemes.
- Perform Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) and SPICE simulations for safety-critical circuits, documenting analysis results for design review.
- Design complex mixed-signal systems with attention to power/thermal budgets, noise isolation, and signal integrity.
- Manage impedance-controlled PCB layouts and high-speed signal integrity (SI) analysis for multi-layer power electronics boards.
- Drive hardware-software integration for motor controller systems, collaborating with firmware engineers on register configuration and timing requirements.
- Conduct design reviews (schematic, layout, WCCA) and present trade studies to engineering leadership.
- Support prototype bring-up, bench testing, and qualification testing for new hardware designs.
- Maintain design files, simulation models, and test reports in the engineering document control system.
- 5+ years of experience in power electronics design, with emphasis on high-voltage (400V+) inverter or converter systems.
- Expert-level proficiency in schematic capture and simulation tools (Altium, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience with WCCA methodology for safety-critical or high-reliability circuits.
- Strong knowledge of PCB design for high-voltage and mixed-signal systems, including impedance control, creepage/clearance rules, and thermal management.
- Experience with EMI/EMC design techniques and pre-compliance testing.
- BSEE or equivalent; MSEE preferred.
- Experience designing to aerospace or automotive standards (DO-160, AEC-Q, MIL-STD- 810).
- Background in SiC or GaN-based power stage design.
- Familiarity with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 26262) as applied to power electronics.
- Prior experience with 800V-class automotive or aerospace traction inverter programs.
The Junior Electrical Engineer supports the 800V inverter program and production operations by executing bench tests, processing production units, and assisting with BOM management and prototype fabrication. This is a hands-on, bench-heavy role ideal for an early-career engineer who wants to build deep hardware skills in a high-voltage power electronics environment.
- Execute and document bench test procedures for 800V inverter hardware, recording results for review by senior engineering staff.
- Triage, troubleshoot, and disposition “yellow-tag” production units, escalating to senior engineers when root cause requires design-level investigation.
- Support production with fabrication requests, PCB assembly coordination, and initial troubleshooting of PCBA defects.
- Assist in component selection and BOM management for R&D prototypes, including sourcing alternates and updating the system of record.
- Maintain test equipment, lab benches, and calibration records in accordance with quality system requirements.
- Prepare test reports, data summaries, and visual documentation (photos, scope captures) for engineering reviews.
- Follow the Process of Record for all production-touching activities without deviation.
- BSEE or equivalent, with coursework in power electronics, circuit analysis, and embedded systems.
- Hands-on experience with bench test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, and soldering stations.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and PCB assembly drawings.
- Strong documentation habits and attention to detail in recording test data.
- Willingness to work in a high-voltage laboratory environment following safety protocols.
- Co-op or internship experience in an electronics manufacturing or test environment.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for BOM management.
- Exposure to IPC-A-610 or IPC J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
- Comfort using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) for documentation and syntax reference.
- Architect the company-wide test strategy, spanning R&D validation (HIL/SIL), production end-of-line (EOL) testing, and qualification testing for the full product portfolio.
- Design and oversee the build of complex test rigs for the 800V inverter and high-voltage battery systems, including safety interlocks and automated sequencing.
- Standardize test equipment selection, data acquisition frameworks, and reporting artifacts across all engineering programs.
- Implement automated data analysis pipelines to accelerate design cycles, reduce manual data processing, and enable trend analysis across production lots.
- Define the test roadmap aligned with the 3-year production forecast, including capital equipment planning and lab facility requirements.
- Develop and maintain a test case library with full traceability to requirements (verification matrix).
- Collaborate with quality engineering to integrate test data into CAPA processes and first- article inspection workflows.
- Mentor engineers across disciplines on test design, instrumentation best practices, and statistical analysis of test data.
- 7+ years of experience in test engineering, validation engineering, or a combined hardware/software test role within electronics, aerospace, or automotive.
- Demonstrated experience architecting HIL or SIL test frameworks for power electronics, motor controllers, or embedded systems.
- Proficiency in test automation (LabVIEW, Python, NI TestStand, or equivalent) and data acquisition hardware (NI, Keysight, or equivalent).
- Experience designing production EOL testers with automated pass/fail sequencing.
- Strong cross-disciplinary skills spanning electrical, mechanical, and software engineering as applied to test system design.
- Experience with statistical analysis of test data (Cpk, GR&R, regression) and root cause investigation support.
- BSEE, BSME, BSCS, or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in aerospace or defense test environments with DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or MIL-STD-461 qualification testing.
- Background in high-voltage test safety design, including arc flash risk mitigation and interlock systems.
- Familiarity with AS9100 requirements for monitoring, measurement, and test equipment (Clause 7.1.5).
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for test software and automated regression suites.
The Technical Program Manager coordinates the end-to-end execution of cross-functional engineering and development programs. You will steer complex programs through highly ambiguous environments, translating high-level business goals into actionable technical milestones from rapid prototyping through final production. Additionally, you will take ownership of customer-focused initiatives, monitor program performance metrics, and manage P&Ls to ensure successful delivery of cutting-edge solutions.
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional engineering programs from rapid prototyping through final production.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to achieve program objectives and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Work closely with hardware and software engineering teams to translate high-level business goals into actionable technical milestones.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing updates on progress, risks, and performance.
- Address customer field issues, including field repairs and technical support, ensuring prompt resolution and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks, conduct root cause analyses, and act swiftly to unblock teams before bottlenecks impact the schedule.
- Provide clear, concise, and transparent updates to executive leadership, engineering teams, and external partners while actively monitoring program performance metrics.
- Drive engineering progress and help define project scope in a fast-paced environment where initial requirements are often fluid, evolving, or unclear.
- Manage budgets and P&Ls, ensuring financial goals are met and adjustments align with objectives.
- Simultaneously manage multiple, concurrent projects, expertly balancing competing resources, tight timelines, and shifting business priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field
- [5+] years of direct experience leading and managing complex technical programs or projects.
- Proven ability to thrive in a high-velocity, start-up style development environment, remaining flexible and decisive when faced with ambiguity.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams, influence stakeholders effectively, and negotiate resource allocation without direct reporting authority.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex, shifting technical situations into clear action plans.
- Proven analytical and strategic problem-solving skills
- Prior experience working in the Aerospace industry (e.g., aviation, space, defense, or UAS).
- Understanding of aerospace development standards and certification processes (e.g., AS9100, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254) and how to apply them pragmatically in a fast-paced setting.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent Agile/Scrum credentials.
- Familiarity with New Product Development processes and staged design milestones (e.g., PDR, CDR).
- Proficiency with modern program management and issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence)
Allocortech builds flight-critical electronics for production UAV programs. We're adding a second Electronics Test Technician to keep pace with growing production volume — you'll be a core part of the final quality gate that keeps our customers' programs on schedule.
You'll execute final Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) on completed assemblies, disposition units for shipment, and help maintain the test rigor that flight-critical hardware demands. This is a hands- on bench role with real autonomy: you can hold a unit from shipment on your own call, and you'll escalate directly to the hardware engineering lead when something systemic needs attention.
- Run multi-step Acceptance Test Procedures on production UAV assemblies using ATE, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and proprietary test software
- Disposition each unit — Pass, Conditional, or Fail — accurately and consistently
- Log ATP results, failure modes, and serial numbers to the specificity required for customer delivery documentation
- Perform targeted SMT rework on units with minor, repeatable failures within technician-authorized scope
- Coordinate daily with your peer technician to balance the production queue and hit end-of-week shipment windows
- Flag systemic ATP failure trends to the hardware engineering lead for root-cause investigation
- ATP Execution: Primary focus: run multi-step Acceptance Test Procedures on completed production UAV units. Disposition units accurately and consistently.
- Electronics Testing: 2+ years board-level or system-level functional testing. Programmable DC supplies, logic analyzers, and automated test rigs without supervision.
- Schematic Literacy: Read and interpret electronic schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings to support troubleshooting and failure-mode documentation.
- SMT Rework: Precision soldering and desoldering for in-scope ATP rework. J-STD-001preferred; IPC-A-610 familiarity a plus.
- Data Logging: Accurate, serial-number-level digital records of ATP results, failure modes,and disposition decisions for customer delivery documentation.
- Scripting (Preferred): Basic Python or Linux CLI for running or modifying automated ATPsequences. Not required on day one.
The Shipping & Receiving Specialist is the dedicated owner of all inbound and outbound material flow at Allocortech. This is a newly established, standalone function; it does not exist today, and the incumbent steps into full ownership of receiving, shipping, kitting, and inventory control from Day 1. Reporting to the Director of Operations / Production, the Associate is responsible for accurate receipt, inspection, and ESD-compliant handling of inbound aerospace and electronic components; preparation and release of outbound production shipments with complete documentation; kitting of components to active work orders for flight-critical assemblies; and day-to-day inventory accuracy. The role suits a self-sufficient professional with 2–3 years of direct aerospace or electronics handling experience who can operate with high autonomy in a founding-team environment with no peer to shadow.
Inbound Receiving & Inspection
- Receive, inspect, and process all inbound shipments against open purchase orders and packing lists; verify part numbers, quantities, and revision levels before any stock placement.
- Inspect inbound assemblies for transit damage, counterfeit indicators (per AS6081 / AS5553 awareness), and Certificate of Conformance compliance; quarantine discrepant or suspect items and escalate to the Director before stock is placed.
- Handle all ESD-sensitive components (PCBAs, connectors, cables, electromechanical assemblies) in strict accordance with ESD safe-handling procedures, including wrist straps, ESD mats, conductive bags, and anti-static packaging.
- Log all receipts same-day into the inventory / ERP system with zero backlog; receiving documentation complete and accurate before end of shift.
Outbound Shipping & Documentation
- Pack outbound production units per customer requirements using ESD-protective and aerospace-grade materials (moisture barrier bags, foam cushioning, custom crating as required).
- Prepare complete, accurate outbound documentation for every shipment: packing lists, Certificates of Conformance, carrier labels, and Bills of Lading.
- Verify all outbound documentation before releasing any shipment to a carrier; escalate incomplete CoCs or unresolved discrepancies to the Director prior to release.● Coordinate freight pickups with carriers (UPS, FedEx, freight forwarders) and manage day-of outbound logistics.
- Maintain awareness of ITAR / EAR export-compliance requirements applicable to aerospace hardware shipments.
Parts Kitting & Production Support
- Pull and kit components to active work orders and production travelers; verify part numbers and revision levels against the Bill of Materials before staging.
- Stage completed kits at the production line by the agreed pull time; communicate proactively with technicians on kit status and timing.
- Maintain ESD and fragile-assembly handling protocols throughout all kitting; no deviations on flight-critical hardware.
- Escalate part shortages, revision mismatches, or BOM discrepancies to the Director and engineering immediately upon discovery.
Inventory Control & Cycle Counting
- Perform cycle counts on assigned inventory locations; reconcile and report any discrepancies before end of shift.
- Maintain consumable inventory (ESD bags, dunnage, packaging) and initiate reorder requests when stock reaches defined par levels.
- Use available ERP / MRP system features for PO matching, receipt logging, and cycle-count tracking; reduce manual-entry error through tooling rather than workarounds.
Facility, Safety & Compliance
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized shipping and receiving area in compliance with OSHA standards and Allocortech ESD safe-area requirements.
- Operate material handling equipment (hand trucks, pallet jacks) safely and per facility procedures.
- Adhere to all company quality, safety, and operational policies; support audit readiness at all times.
- Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience in an aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Demonstrated, practical experience handling ESD-sensitive components (PCBAs, connectors, cables, electromechanical assemblies) with correct use of ESD PPE and packaging.
- Proven ability to receive shipments, match against POs and packing lists, document discrepancies, and resolve or escalate without supervisory hand-holding.
- Experience preparing complete outbound shipping documentation: packing lists, Certificates of Conformance, carrier labels, and Bills of Lading.
- Proficiency with carrier shipping platforms (UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, or equivalent).
- Working knowledge of ERP / MRP or shipping systems for receipt logging and shipment processing.
- Ability to read and accurately interpret purchase orders, Bills of Materials, production travelers, and part-number specifications, with high data-entry accuracy on flight-critical components.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined under ITAR 22 C.F.R. § 120.15).
- Awareness of ITAR / EAR export-control requirements applicable to aerospace and defense hardware.
- Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally with assistance; stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive material handling for extended periods; manual dexterity for ESD-compliant handling of small components; corrected vision sufficient to read part numbers and labels.
- Experience kitting components to BOM or production traveler for flight assemblies or electronic production builds.
- Inventory control and cycle-counting experience in an ERP or MRP system.
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management and documented receiving environments.
- Knowledge of counterfeit-avoidance standards AS6081 and AS5553 and incoming- inspection practices.
- Forklift or powered industrial truck (PIT) certification.
- Military logistics background (Army 92A, Navy LS, or Air Force 2S).
- Familiarity with shelf-life management, date codes, and lot traceability for electronic components.
- Prior experience in a company operating under ITAR / EAR export-compliance requirements.
The Inventory Specialist II owns procurement and inventory execution for all active production programs. You will manage the full lifecycle of manufacturing orders, maintain inventory accuracy, execute purchasing activities, and keep vendor relationships tight. This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving, small organization. You are expected to move between procurement, kitting, receiving, and ERP data integrity without waiting for direction.
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Execute all purchasing activities: prepare, process, and track purchase orders; facilitate quote requests; negotiate lead times and fundamental procurement terms with suppliers.
- Ensure material availability by liaising with vendors to confirm delivery timelines, expedite delayed orders, and resolve shipment or invoice discrepancies.
- Administer returns, warranty claims, and damaged merchandise in coordination with established suppliers.
Manufacturing Order Lifecycle
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of all manufacturing orders: generation, kitting, progress tracking, and final reconciliation and closure in the ERP system.
- Pull and verify kits against BOM callouts before releasing to the floor; coordinate with production on short kits and communicate timing impacts.
Inventory Accuracy & ERP Integrity
- Strategically procure and manage OTS and non-custom components to maintain optimal stock levels in support of all manufacturing schedules.
- Monitor daily stock levels and consumption trends to inform near-term material forecasting; execute routine cycle counts and physical inventory events.
- Maintain ERP data integrity across inventory records, warehouse locations, supplier databases, contractual documentation, and item master data.
Receiving & Logistics Coordination
- Coordinate inbound material movements, receiving operations, and international shipping requirements with warehouse, logistics, and production teams.
- Perform incoming inspection per receiving procedures: verify quantities, part numbers, and certifications against purchase order documentation; quarantine and disposition nonconforming material.
- 1–3 years of experience in procurement or inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency with ERP systems for inventory control, MO management, and data maintenance.
- Direct experience kitting to work orders and verifying kit completeness against BOMs.
- Exceptional attention to detail in purchase order processing and data entry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
- Ability to work effectively across functions without heavy supervision.
- Experience with ITAR-controlled inventory and material handling documentation.
- Exposure to AS9100 or similar quality management system requirements, particularly receiving inspection and nonconforming material disposition.
- APICS CPIM coursework or equivalent supply chain fundamentals training.
- Experience supporting NPI kitting and first-article material coordination.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills for building and maintaining effective vendor relationships.
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