Inventory Specialist (Starlink)
Redmond, WA · Woodinville, WA · 1+ years experience · Posted Oct 13, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 1+ years experience
- Location
- Redmond, WA · Woodinville, WA
About the role
- The Inventory Specialist position supports the Starlink satellite factory, specifically overseeing the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) area.
- This role is responsible for completing putaways for inbound material, picking products for production, filling lineside build locations, and ensuring inventory accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Receive, store and issue raw material, parts, details and hardware to support shop operations
- Store parts and materials in bins, VLMs, and racks, identifying part and stored location
- Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures
- Perform picking function to make up necessary kits of parts, material and hardware as required, ascertaining that all parts are available and accounted for in kit
- Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, checking for damage, correct part numbers, quantity and revisions
- Issue material against approved paperwork such as affixing verification and traceability on required serialized parts before issuing and validate lot trace
- Abide by all procedures, desk instructions and standard operating documents
- Manage LCR testing and component measurement
- Kitting and de-kitting SMT feeder tables
- Manage schedule priorities and independently execute work to meet company deliverables while supporting the organization's goals and objectives
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Inventory control experience; OR a certificate, training, or course in supply chain, inventory, or receiving
- Must be available for the 1st Shift (Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM) or 2nd Shift (Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM)
- Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State under ITAR regulations
Preferred qualifications
- 1+ years of inventory control experience
- Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
- Experience operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical/engineering drawings, assembly procedures, schematics and parts list
- ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain management
Benefits
- Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan for purchasing additional stock at a discount
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Workplace
- Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- SAP
- Oracle
