Impulse Space
Shipping & Receiving Specialist
As a Shipping & Receiving Specialist at Impulse, you will play a critical role in keeping hardware moving and teams unblocked. This role owns the flow of materials into and out of the companyreceiving parts, managing inventory accuracy, coordinating shipments, and executing day-to-day purchasing activities to support engineering and production. Responsibilities
Receive, inspect, and log incoming materials against purchase orders and packing slips Package and ship hardware, tooling, and materials (domestic and international) Maintain accurate inventory records, locations, and cycle counts Issue and manage purchase orders for production, engineering, and facilities needs Coordinate with suppliers on lead times, delivery issues, and order status Work closely with engineering, production, and finance to prioritize material needs Ensure compliance with export controls (ITAR/EAR), shipping regulations, and company procedures Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient stockroom and shipping area Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; additional education or certifications a plus 2+ years of experience in shipping/receiving, inventory control, purchasing, or supply chain roles Experience with ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a startup environment Comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs and working hands-on in a warehouse/shop setting Able to operate forklift to unload freight / palatized deliveries Preferred Skills and Experience
Aerospace, manufacturing, or hardware startup experience Familiarity with ITAR-controlled materials and documentation Experience with international shipping and freight coordination Basic understanding of procurement, vendor management, and cost tracking 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. Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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.
As a Shipping & Receiving Specialist at Impulse, you will play a critical role in keeping hardware moving and teams unblocked. This role owns the flow of materials into and out of the companyreceiving parts, managing inventory accuracy, coordinating shipments, and executing day-to-day purchasing activities to support engineering and production. Responsibilities
Receive, inspect, and log incoming materials against purchase orders and packing slips Package and ship hardware, tooling, and materials (domestic and international) Maintain accurate inventory records, locations, and cycle counts Issue and manage purchase orders for production, engineering, and facilities needs Coordinate with suppliers on lead times, delivery issues, and order status Work closely with engineering, production, and finance to prioritize material needs Ensure compliance with export controls (ITAR/EAR), shipping regulations, and company procedures Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient stockroom and shipping area Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; additional education or certifications a plus 2+ years of experience in shipping/receiving, inventory control, purchasing, or supply chain roles Experience with ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a startup environment Comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs and working hands-on in a warehouse/shop setting Able to operate forklift to unload freight / palatized deliveries Preferred Skills and Experience
Aerospace, manufacturing, or hardware startup experience Familiarity with ITAR-controlled materials and documentation Experience with international shipping and freight coordination Basic understanding of procurement, vendor management, and cost tracking 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. Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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.