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K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation is hiring a Warehouse/Inventory Associate to move, track, and manage material between facilities as we ramp production for Mega class satellites.

You will work closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure traceability, accurate counts, and timely delivery of components for aerospace projects. Experience with ERP systems and forklift operation is required; ITAR awareness is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of receiving, shipping, and/or inventory experience.
• Experience operating a forklift, scissor lift, or cherry picker.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for tracking inventory and inspection results.
• Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and ITAR compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Route and dispatch materials between departments, verify incoming goods, and ensure safe handling or transport.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain teammates to confirm items, statuses, & delivery locations.
• Hold and manage a log of all materials handled and moved to ensure control and traceability.
• Support Supply chain and perform cycle counts and reconcile incorrect system records with actual physical inventory.
• Update inventory systems and ensure traceability of serialized or lot-controlled items in ERP.
• Ensure safe and secure handling of sensitive or high-value aerospace components.
• Operate material handling equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts.
• Support shipping operations by organizing pickups, packaging, and loading.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

ERP/MES systems

Attention to detail

ITAR knowledge

Job description

• Forklift certification

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization.

The Role

You will be responsible for handling, moving, and facilitating inventory between facilities as we prepare to ramp up production of our Mega class satellite. You will work closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure hardware is tracked properly and available when needed. Your day-to-day operations will include moving Inventory and other items between locations and to designated areas or personnel while keeping strong traceability and good management of all items.

Responsibilities

• Route and dispatch materials between departments, verify incoming goods, and ensure safe handling or transport


• Coordinate with fellow Supply Chain team members to confirm items, statuses, & delivery locations


• Hold and manage a log of all Materials handled and moved to ensure control and traceability


• Support Supply chain and Perform cycle counts and reconcile incorrect system records with actual physical inventory


• Update inventory systems and ensure traceability of serialized or lot-controlled items in ERP


• Ensure safe and secure handling of sensitive or high-value aerospace components


• Operate material handling equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts


• Support shipping operations by organizing pickups, packaging, and loading

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record


• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle (e.g., box truck or cargo van) to transport materials between facilities


• Must pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check


• 3+ years of receiving, shipping, and/or inventory experience


• Experience operating a forklift, scissor lift, or cherry picker


• Experience with and understanding of inventory and kitting processes


• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields


• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for tracking inventory and inspection results


• Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and ITAR compliance requirements


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks such as bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying


• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines


• Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted


• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time


• Forklift certification

Compensation And Benefits

• Hourly range for this non-exempt role is $25 – $35 per hour + equity in the company


• Compensation will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level


• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Export Compliance

As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”

The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.