Director, Supply Chain
Impulse Space
Operations
USD 175k-205k / year + Equity
Posted on May 1, 2025
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.
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Redondo Beach
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $175,000 - $205,000 / year
- Reporting To
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.
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.
About Impulse Space
Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.
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