Spacecraft Materials Lead: Inventory, Kitting & Shipping

Portal Space Systems; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Portal Space Systems is seeking a Senior Materials Technician to own daily movement, storage, and accountability of flight hardware, raw materials, tools, equipment, and consumables. This hands-on role leads receiving, inventory control, kitting, and shipping to enable efficient spacecraft assembly.

You will work with Supply Chain, Engineering, Build, Integration, and Test to ensure materials are available, traceable, and organized, supporting a growing spacecraft manufacturer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years in materials operations, inventory control, shipping and receiving, or manufacturing logistics.
• Experience with receiving, kitting, inventories, and discrepancy resolution in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or inventory systems and spreadsheets to maintain material records.
• Ability to interpret part identifiers, BOMs, purchase orders, and work instructions; experience with serialized or lot-controlled items.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and material accountability: verify deliveries, record receipts, and route material.
• Inventory control and traceability: maintain storage locations and secure material flow.
• Kitting and production support: prepare kits and coordinate readiness with Build and Supply Chain.
• Shipping and logistics: package, label, and track shipments; handle ITAR or hazardous shipments as trained.
• Tools assets and workplace organization: manage tool IDs, 6S, calibration, and storage layouts.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Inventory software

Job description

Portal Space Systems is seeking a Senior Materials Technician to own daily movement, storage, and accountability of flight hardware, raw materials, tools, equipment, and consumables. This hands-on role leads receiving, inventory control, kitting, and shipping to enable efficient spacecraft assembly.

You will work with Supply Chain, Engineering, Build, Integration, and Test to ensure materials are available, traceable, and organized, supporting a growing spacecraft manufacturer.