Job Description

About Lynk

Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard phone technology aka sat2phone, and has the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial sat2phone system. Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space via standard unmodified, mobile devices. Lynk’s service has been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries and is currently being deployed commercially based on more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.

Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.

By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives.

Lynk is searching for an Inventory Control Specialist to support the manufacturing of our satellite constellation. Lynk builds many spacecraft at a rapid rate so the ideal candidate has experience working in a fast paced environment. We are looking for people that are well-organized and have had previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, or Inventory Management Software (IMS).

Core Responsibilities

The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the smooth continuous production of Lynk's satellites by performing a variety of tasks which include:

• Building out Lynk’s MES and ERP software for next generation satellites

• Working with technicians and engineers to ensure Bills of Materials (BoMs) are complete, comprehensive, and loaded into our MES

• Kitting inventory into technician workstations for various sub-assemblies

• Monitoring inventory levels of critical long-lead components and replenishing stock as required

• Managing physical storage such as shelving, security cages, etc. to ensure location is tracked for key components

• Generating purchase orders for production components

• Working closely with accounting team to ensure high-cost items are tracked and accounted for correctly

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in either a STEM related field or Business.

• Experience using and administering MES and/or ERP systems

• Demonstrated experience keeping organized in fast paced environments

• Experience with inventory control or production support is a plus

• Strong communication ability

ITAR Requirements:

To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must be one of the following: (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158. Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.

Learn about ITAR here.

Job Location

Chantilly, VA