Inventory Control Analyst, Maintenance (Starlink)

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is recruiting for an Inventory Control Analyst, Maintenance to support Starlink production by managing critical spares, maintenance materials, and inventory processes. The role blends hands-on material execution with cross-functional coordination, metrics tracking, and ERP ownership.

The position requires ERP/WMS experience, knowledge of BOMs, and the ability to drive data-driven decisions in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or bachelor’s in logistics, supply chain, or information systems, or 3+ years inventory analyst experience.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (company systems preferred).
• Ability to work across departments and in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across departments to align maintenance work requests with maintenance schedules and drive resolution with vendors and engineering to reduce downtime risk.
• Maintain inventory health metrics and ensure parts data is accurate and up to date with necessary details for quick buy signal actioning.
• Implement and maintain changes to critical spares BOMs and work order procedures in the ERP system.
• Create and use metrics, queries, and reporting tools to highlight parts shortages and schedule risks.
• Coordinate setup and organization of new maintenance inventory locations digitally and physically to optimize inventory flow.

Skills

ERP/WMS experience

Machine maintenance

Critical thinking

SQL knowledge

Data visualization

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics or IS

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

INVENTORY CONTROL ANALYST, MAINTENANCE (STARLINK)

the company is developing a low-latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable.

Support StarlinkProduction Machine Maintenanceby managing critical spares, maintenance materials, and inventory processes to minimize machine downtime. This role combines hands-on materials execution with cross-functional coordination, metrics tracking, and ERP system ownership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate across departments to identify critical maintenance work requests, align MRP parts delivery dates with maintenance schedules, and drive resolution with vendors and engineering to reduce downtime risk for planned and unplanned machine interventions.
• Maintain all maintenance inventory health metrics, supporting the sourcing team by ensuring parts details are accurate and up to date with necessary details (measurements, drawings) for quick buy signal actioning.
• Implement and maintain changes to critical spares BOMs and work order procedures to structurespares kits in the ERP system for critical maintenance subassembly rebuilds while ensuring data integrity.
• Create and use metrics, queries, and reporting tools to highlight parts shortages, assess schedule risks, and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate the setup and organizationof new maintenance inventory locations digitally and physically (lineside, offsite) through partflow inventory routing tool and an approved whitelist to optimize inventory flow efficiencies
• Analyze inventory location reports to improve data integrity with negative inventory, duplicate locations, unavailable locations and inaccurate inventory quantities.
• Track long term resolution on inventory receiving escapes/ errors.
• Work with engineering to disposition stagnant and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate kitting, picking, tracking, and delivery of spares, tools, and consumables for both planned and unplanned maintenance interventions.
• Partner with fabrication, engineering, buyers, and suppliers to build make-parts, resolve obsolete items, and secure alternatives.
• Monitor part status, communicate weekly updates and critical path schedules to leadership, and proactively remove blockers.
• Execute daily warehouse tasks including receiving, material handling, inventory accuracy, quality checks, and system transactions.
• Maintain a safe, organized workspace and uphold Starlink standards for quality and documentation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or information systems or 3+ years of experience in an inventory analyst role and a high school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of ERP/WMS system experience (the company systems preferred).
• Experience in machine maintenance, critical spares, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong critical thinking, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with SQL, data visualization, MRP systems, or basic scripting (Python/web development a plus).
• Aerospace, automotive, or semiconductor industry background.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingto work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours and lift upto 25lbsunassisted.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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.