Materials Manager

Astrobotic is at the forefront of advancing space exploration and technology development. Our expertise spans from lunar rovers, landers, and infrastructure to spacecraft navigation, machine vision, and computing systems for in-space robotic applications. To date, the company has been contracted for two lunar missions, and has won more than 60 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Defense (DoD), and commercial technology contracts worth more than $600 million.

We recently launched and operated the first American lunar lander mission since the Apollo Program. Beyond helping lead America back to the Moon, Astrobotic developed and operates reusable vertical takeoff, vertical landing (VTVL) rockets and continues to advance next-generation VTVL capabilities and advanced rocket engines. Established in 2007, Astrobotic is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with a propulsion and test campus in Mojave, CA.

The Materials Manager will oversee our property and production control processes within our work environment that includes engineering development, integration, test, and manufacturing operations that will take us to the moon. This position will help develop inventory control and part management policies to be used across several facilities in Pittsburgh PA and Mojave CA. The ideal person will be well versed in planning, coordinating, and monitoring activities related to receiving, warehousing, distribution of material for R&D and low-rate production projects, and domestic and international shipments of all sizes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee all materials-related activities, including warehousing, inventory management, production planning, shipping and receiving, and logistics.
• Contribute to the development of materials management procedures and policies that increase the control of all property.
• Identify and assist in implementation of continuous improvement efforts for inventory management systems and controls.
• Effectively and independently complete tasks in a Research & Development / Low-rate production environment.
• Monitor production schedules to meet internal and external customer requirements and program targets.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
• Work with Purchasing to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Work with Engineering regarding development of part numbers and proper storage requirements of parts.
• Supports data configuration management related to materials, such as part number generation & validation
• Work with Program Management regarding shipments of Finished Goods.
• Oversee and perform, as needed, receiving, inventory, and shipping transactions in accordance with company policy. Mentor and collaborate with other team members.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of experience in materials and property management in a complex R&D/low-rate production environment
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, production planning and logistics
• Experience with materials planning for production
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient with inventory reporting systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Teams
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management software
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working in aerospace industry or DOD contractor
• Experience complying with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and NASA requirements for materials and property compliance

Compensation & Benefits:

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on numerous factors, including individual performance, business objectives, and the candidate’s professional & educational experience. Base salary is just one component of Astrobotic’s competitive total rewards strategy.

Our total rewards package for full-time employees includes:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance and AD&D, voluntary short- and long-term disability coverage, plus voluntary life and supplemental insurance options
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Immediate vesting with company match
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling, mental health resources, and will preparation services
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Accident and hospital indemnity coverage, as well as pet insurance

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more details about the specific compensation and benefits during the hiring process.

Export Control Regulations:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. person which includes U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) including those individuals granted refugee or asylum status, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Astrobotic Technology, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation:

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to contact@astrobotic.com.