VP of Supply Chain

Starfish Space • Tukwila, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Starfish Space is building Otter satellite servicing vehicles: advanced autonomous satellites capable of docking with and providing services to other satellites in orbit. We are looking for a VP of Supply Chain to oversee the end-to-end supply chain required to deliver Otter satellites on schedule, within budget, and to the quality required for flight. This role is responsible for managing strategic supplier relationships, identifying & mitigating supply chain risks, and driving execution across internal teams and external partners to support successful spacecraft assembly, integration, testing and delivery for launch.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington
• College degree or equivalent experience in engineering, supply chain, operations, or a related field
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
• 5+ years of relevant experience managing complex hardware supply chains
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with hardware manufacturing environments
• Experience working with and managing critical vendors
• Familiarity with tools and systems to manage supply chains
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Starfish supply chain across Otter programs
• Identify, communicate, and drive resolution of supply chain risks related to schedule, cost, and quality
• Own supplier quality management and continuous improvement efforts
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers
• Partner with teams across Starfish to ensure successful hardware delivery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree