Defense Electronics Expeditor – Onsite Irvine

Assured Space; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development support

Security clearance processing

Job summary

Assured Space Access Technologies, Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking an Engineering Expediter to manage the day-to-day movement of purchased material from requisition through receipt for the 5G Product Team.

This on-site role supports engineers, purchasing, receiving, and suppliers, ensuring parts arrive on schedule for GaN/GaAs devices and RF assemblies. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent (associate preferred), 3+ years in purchasing or expediting, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years purchasing, expediting, material planning, or buyer experience in manufacturing, electronics, or engineering.
• Experience chasing suppliers to dates and escalating when dates slip.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel for tracking and reporting.
• Ability to read purchase orders, BOMs, and basic engineering docs.
• Strong follow-through and written communication—critical to this role.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to work on site in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Expedite open purchase orders across engineering material and drive suppliers to delivery dates.
• Maintain promise dates and delivery status in the purchasing system; inform engineers and program staff of changes.
• Identify at-risk deliveries and suggest recovery actions; pursue alternate sources or premium freight when justified.
• Track long-lead items, including semiconductor and RF components with extended lead times.
• Coordinate receiving, inspection, and stockroom flow to ensure material reaches engineers.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and supporting docs; maintain records for audit/traceability.
• Support supplier communications on discrepancies, shortages, and returns.
• Report shortage and critical parts status in program/engineering meetings.
• Support inventory accuracy, kitting for builds, and material staging.

Skills

ERP/MRP proficiency

Excel proficiency

Communication & follow-through

On-site collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Assured Space Access Technologies, Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking an Engineering Expediter to manage the day-to-day movement of purchased material from requisition through receipt for the 5G Product Team.

This on-site role supports engineers, purchasing, receiving, and suppliers, ensuring parts arrive on schedule for GaN/GaAs devices and RF assemblies. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent (associate preferred), 3+ years in purchasing or expediting, and the ability to