Making Space a Transportation Layer for Earth. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
A competent p rocurement team is critical in building a compliant supply chain for spaceflight hardware. The ideal candidate will combine deep knowledge of aerospace sourcing with agility required to thrive in a fast-paced engineering startup. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Typically, 4+ years of direct purchasing or procurement experience within the aerospace industry, defense sector, or government contracting space
- Demonstrated understanding of aerospace and government contract types, compliance requirements, and standard flow-down clauses
- Proven ability to independently audit and vet suppliers for strict quality assurance
- Experience owning end-to-end purchasing and material-planning execution for engineering materials, parts, equipment and specialized hardware
- Highly proficient in MS Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
More about this role
Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions.
The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry.
A competent p rocurement team is critical in building a compliant supply chain for spaceflight hardware. The ideal candidate will combine deep knowledge of aerospace sourcing with...
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