Inventory Specialist
Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted 23 days ago · $27.88 to $37
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
- high 48 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Varda Space Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Varda Space Industries.
About this role
As an Inventory Specialist at Varda, you will be responsible for maintaining inventory operations critical to building spacecraft. Your day-to-day tasks will include properly storing materials, preparing kits of materials using an ERP system, monitoring inventory shelf life, and performing inventory counts. This role offers the chance to influence processes in a dynamic startup environment focused on innovative pharmaceutical development in microgravity.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Varda Space Industries as an employer.
What you need
- 1-2+ years of experience with receiving inventory, inspecting inventory, or preparing kits
- Proficiency with Microsoft office and ERP systems or equivalent software
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- High school diploma, GED, trade school certificate, or equivalent hands-on experience
Nice to have
- Experience operating a forklift
- Ability to communicate effectively with external suppliers and internal employees
What you get
- Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
- Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
- Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Worth weighing
- The role is on-site in El Segundo, CA, which may limit remote work options.
- The pay range is specified but may vary based on experience and skills, so candidates should consider their negotiation position.
- The company is a startup, which may come with both opportunities and uncertainties regarding job stability and growth.
- Candidates must be U.S. persons due to ITAR requirements, which may limit the applicant pool.
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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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