Supply Chain Intern- Summer 2027

Stratolaunch • Mojave, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Stratolaunch is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Supply Chain Intern to support its operations team. The role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, with exposure to procurement, aircraft parts logistics, inventory control, and vendor coordination that help maintain operational readiness. The position is located in Mojave, California, and may involve working in both an office and a warehouse or manufacturing environment. The intern may need to safely handle, move, and organize materials according to company procedures and applicable safety requirements, and may operate company vehicles as part of assigned duties. The internship is listed at $20.00 per hour and follows a 9/80 schedule. The application window closes November 7, 2026.

Stratolaunch develops reusable hypersonic flight-testing capabilities. Its autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, generating data to help customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. The team combines expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to address complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in supply chain operations within aerospace, manufacturing, defense, or other regulated industries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• Strong attention to detail and organization, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to collaborate with procurement, warehouse, quality, production, engineering, and supplier teams.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to safely handle, move, and organize materials in accordance with company procedures and applicable safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Basic understanding of inventory management, purchasing, logistics, or manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders for production materials, components, tooling, and indirect supplies.
• Support buyers in obtaining supplier quotes, confirming lead times, and tracking order status.
• Maintain purchasing records, pricing information, and supplier documentation in the ERP system.
• Review open purchase orders and help identify material shortages, late deliveries, and other supply risks.
• Assist with expediting critical materials to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, certifications, and inspection requirements.
• Label, document, and route received materials to inspection, stock, production, or quarantine areas.
• Help prepare domestic and international shipments, including packaging, shipping documentation, carrier coordination, and tracking.
• Maintain shipping and receiving records in accordance with company procedures and aerospace quality requirements.
• Assist with investigating shipping discrepancies, damaged goods, incorrect quantities, and missing documentation.
• Communicate with suppliers about order acknowledgments, delivery schedules, quality documentation, and corrective actions.
• Help maintain supplier performance data, including on-time delivery, quality performance, lead times, and responsiveness.
• Organize supplier records, certifications, approvals, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in supplier review meetings and assist with assigned follow-up actions.
• Support efforts to identify alternate suppliers and mitigate supply-chain risks.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory activities, and reconciliation of inventory variances.
• Help maintain accurate inventory records, location data, and material traceability in the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment planning for critical materials and consumables.
• Assist with identifying excess, obsolete, damaged, or slow-moving inventory.
• Support material movement and warehouse organization to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 401(k) savings plan with a 50% company match per contributed dollar, up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed