Inventory Control Technician

This is an onsite, full-time position based in Seattle, WA.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for an Inventory Control Technician to help lead execution across Hubble’s hardware teams — including our satellite constellation. This role is about owning the “why” and the “what” of what we build, driving clarity and momentum across engineering, design, and customer teams. You’ll work closely with leaders across RF hardware, mechanical engineering and R&D to translate schedule goals into clear deliverables. This is a hands-on role for a builder — someone who can move between technical detail, customer insight, and company strategy without losing momentum.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS

• A Sense of Urgency: Lead projects from concept to reality, rapidly and effectively
• First Principles Engineering: Have a strong understanding of the whys behind the whats; have the ability to extrapolate from first principles to complex system design
• High Learning Agility: Love to learn; have a grounded approach to recognizing your weaknesses and take the initiative to brush up on and sharpen your engineering foundations to better collaborate with your teammates with different backgrounds
• System-Level Design and Analysis: Understand the requirements flow down process and be able to quickly iterate on evolving requirements
• Excellent Communication Skills: Effectively convey ideas and communicate technical topics with engineering, build staff, and operations; run self-directed design reviews and participate in reviews of parallel systems
• Anticipation of Needs: Identify problems, think creatively, and rapidly produce reliable and cost-effective solutions to meet the ever growing and changing needs of an early-stage company

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or materials handling
• Experience in receiving, storing, and dispatching raw materials, components, parts, and hardware to facilitate manufacturing operations. Creating proper identification of part numbers and storage locations.
• Must be able to enforce strict material handling protocols in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform pick-and-assemble operations to create component kits, ensuring all parts are available, correctly identified, and properly accounted for within the kit.
• Comfortable reading engineering drawings, BOMs, or part documentation to verify materials against spec
• Working knowledge of cycle counting, lot/serial traceability, and inventory accuracy practices
• Ability to lift/move 25 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification (or ability to obtain one), if material handling equipment is used

STRONGLY DESIRED

• Previous experience with Jira Service Management (JSM) and Supply Chain Management systems (ERP)
• Experience identifying or supporting cost-saving opportunities in inventory or materials handling processes
• Understanding of how program schedules, build pace, and inventory depletion rates inform material replenishment needs
• Knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems, components and hardware. Adhere to strict handling of space grade electronics, composites and machined parts.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
💰 Salary: $70,000 - $140,000 (commensurate with experience)
🩺 Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, & HSA options
🌍 Unlimited PTO
🚇 Commuter Benefits (if working from HQ)
🎓 Learning & Development Allowance
💪 Health & Wellness Stipend
🌎 Sabbatical Program – Recharge and explore new ideas
🛠 Cutting-Edge Space Tech – Work on state-of-the-art satellite system

The posted compensation range reflects multiple levels within Hubble Network's Talent architecture. Final level placement and corresponding compensation will be determined through the interview and assessment process, taking into consideration factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and geo location!

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ITAR REQUIREMENTS

Hubble is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (“green card holders”) as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15). More information on ITAR can be found here.

Hubble is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.