Department: Manufacturing

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $175,000 - $205,000 / year

Description

As a Director of Supply Chain at Impulse, you will lead and scale our end-to-end supply chain operations—from sourcing and procurement to inventory control, logistics, and supplier quality. In this role, you’ll ensure the seamless flow of mission-critical parts and materials that power our spacecraft.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all supply chain functions including strategic sourcing, procurement, materials planning, logistics, and inventory management
• Develop, lead and execute a high-performance supply chain strategy aligned with company growth, product roadmap, and manufacturing goals
• Establish and manage supplier relationships with a focus on reliability, cost optimization, lead time reduction, and compliance (e.g., ITAR, AS9100, DFARS)
• Implement and maintain scalable systems for supply chain planning, ERP/MRP, and vendor performance tracking
• Anticipate risks and proactively mitigate supply constraints, disruptions, and geopolitical/logistical challenges
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices, inventory control, and cost savings
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing supply chain team in a high-precision, fast-paced environment
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain management, with 5+ years in a leadership or director-level role
• Deep experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or hardware-focused industries
• Proven success in managing complex supply chains with tight tolerances, long lead times, and strict regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of global sourcing, supplier contracts, ERP/MRP systems, and just-in-time vs. long-horizon planning
• Working knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ISO9001), ITAR, and export controls
  
  
  

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MBA or Masters' degree in Supply Chain or related field
• 5+ years' of demonstrated experience with supply chain knowledge working with spacecraft systems, satellite manufacturing, or rocket/launch vehicle components
• Background in new product introduction (NPI) and scaling supply operations from R&D to production
• Familiarity with digital supply chain tools, advanced analytics, and predictive logistics
• APICS or Six Sigma certification

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.


To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse 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.