Inventory Technician IV at Astra

Oakland, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to work well in a team environment, demonstrating shared responsibility and accountability with other team members. Be curious and open to learning from others and helping each other grow
  • Interpersonal and communication skills to navigate issues effectively
  • Motivation to anticipate and resolve customer problems proactively
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple tasks and customers; the ability to maintain an organized personal task list to ensure timely execution of work
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets and good with numbers
  • Ability to exert force and/or lift or carry items safely weighing twenty-five (25) to forty (40) pounds occasionally, and up to ten (10) pounds frequently
  • Prior relevant experience such as IT Help Desk, Asset Management, and/or IT Logistics experience in a technology environment
  • Ability to work overtime on occasion
  • Even Better
  • CompTIA A+, AS, or BS in a relevant field, Asset Management Certifications
  • International shipping experience
  • Experience with ticketing and/or asset management systems
  • Familiarity with Build Matrices and Device Configurations

Responsibilities

  • Staff our service desk: fulfill ongoing requests for devices and materials. Assist users in identifying available allocation and suitable configurations for their specific development needs
  • Process, track, and manage inbound, outbound, domestic, and international shipments for on-time delivery
  • Communicate shipment status, escalate issues as necessary
  • Receive and distribute prototype devices and materials. Reconcile inventory. Negotiate allocation shortages. Collaborate with Program Coordination, Program Management, and other teams to share resources
  • Assist Program Teams with New Product Introduction (NPI) shipping logistics, allocation, and Alpha and Beta shipments and inventory management
  • Track device ownership and locations of devices
  • Maintain a clean, neat and organized, member-ready area; organize inventory. Ensure that there is sufficient storage space and staff on-hand for processing incoming shipments
  • Inventory stock and order materials to maintain minimum inventory levels. Purchase materials. Manage inventory
  • Coordinate transport of devices among sites
  • Identify units for secure scrapping and prepare for secure scrap. Coordinate secure scrap of devices and material
  • Perform basic device maintenance such as firmware and software upgrades, battery maintenance and battery replacement
  • Help us prioritize and solve problems. Update existing shipping, inventory, and logistics process documentation and policy, identify and document process improvements and new policies. Educate team members on processes and policies
  • Follow device security and secrecy practices

Skills

Inventory Management
Shipment Tracking
Logistics Coordination
Device Maintenance
Firmware Upgrades
Software Upgrades
Battery Replacement
Purchasing
Negotiation
Process Documentation
Secure Scrapping
NPI Shipping
Team Collaboration

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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