Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
You will own both buying and supply planning for the electrical parts that keep our aircraft operating. Your scope includes avionics, RF hardware, payload electronics, solar cells and modules, batteries, wire, connectors, and interconnects. You will work with the Head of Supply Chain, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to get the right parts to the line when they are needed. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 3+ years of purchasing, material planning, or related supply chain experience supporting hardware manufacturing
- Experience procuring electrical or electronic components and working with technical suppliers
- Comfort reading BOMs, comparing specifications, and asking engineering the right questions
- Practical ERP/MRP experience and strong spreadsheet skills
- Ability to manage changing demand, long lead times, and multiple open orders without losing commitments
- Strong supplier communication, attention to detail, and personal ownership of delivery outcomes
More about this role
Icarus was founded on the belief that the Stratosphere is the Forgotten Frontier and that reclaiming it will define the next era of aerospace and what is possible from the sky. We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time, delivering persistent, affordable, and scalable presence from this layer of the atmosphere. You will help build the supply chain that makes this possible.
Re-establish and maintain dominance in the Stratosphere.
You will own both buying and supply planning for the electrical parts that keep our aircraft operating. Your scope includes avionics, RF hardware, payload electronics, solar cells and modules, batteries, wire, connectors, and interconnects. You will work with the Head of Supply Chain, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to get the right parts to the line when they are needed.
- Electrical material planning. Turn build schedules, BOMs, engineering changes, and spares demand into purchase requirements and delivery plans.
- Purchasing execution. Run RFQs, compare quotes, place and maintain purchase orders, confirm acknowledgements, and follow orders through receipt.
- Supplier follow-through. Track commitments, escalate...
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