Inventory Control Clerk I at Firefly Aerospace

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

Summary

Come help us support the Supply Chain that builds Rockets! We are looking for high energy individual with exceptional attention to detail. The Inventory position provides critical support for launch operations, maintenance, IT and systems. Come be part of something special. This position is located at our launch site in Briggs Tx.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify all incoming deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and signs of damage or defects.
• Cross-check quantities, part numbers, and supporting documentation against procurement data to ensure order compliance.
• Identify and reject inaccurate or unacceptable orders at the time of delivery.
• Log received items and route inventoried parts to the designated storage area.
• Record shortages or backorders and notify impacted parties.
• Notify recipients upon delivery of their orders.
• Ensure all deliveries requiring Quality Documentation are properly flagged, and report missing documentation per AS9100/AS9102 requirements.
• Maintain Material Test Reports (MTRs) and externally provided quality inspection records.
• Support Engineering by ensuring accurate and timely tracking of incoming orders.
• Support Quality with recordkeeping, nonconformance reports, corrective actions, and audits.
• Prepare outgoing shipments with proper packaging, labeling, documentation, Hazmat signage, and accuracy checks.
• Support Procurement with documentation, returns, and related tasks.
• Follow all safety regulations, including the consistent use of required protective clothing and equipment.
• Execute purchase orders as required to support launch site Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and consumables.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support onsite operations.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–3 years of inventory experience
• Proficiency with software systems and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and work independently.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and perform bending and reaching tasks.
• Strong communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship, Real ID, and ability to pass a background check.
  
  

Desired

• Experience in a structured, automated receiving or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with Odoo ERP/MRP systems.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• shipping and receiving experience.
• Hazmat certification.
  
  

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

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.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on 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.