Warehouse Operations Associate

Warehouse Operations AssociateIcarus was founded on the belief that the Stratosphere is the Forgotten Frontier and that reclaiming it will define the next era of aerospace and what is possible from the sky. We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time, delivering persistent, affordable, and scalable presence from this layer of the atmosphere.A Warehouse Operations Associate at Icarus is the backbone of logistics, inventory management, and critical task management. You will run cycle counts, give engineering teams efficient access to inventory, receive critical components, and solve problems every day. Your work at HQ enables the whole team.What You'll DoManage inventoryRun cycle counts, maintain MRP, report missing or lost inventory, constantly communicateReceive shipments, inventory them, and communicate their arrival to teamsMaintain the Work CenterKeep inventory areas spotless with attention to 5SHelp solve critical facilities issues as they ariseWork with world class engineers and build specialists to improve workflows. Everything from floor taping to reorganization.Manage Facilities ContractorsEnsure custodial and maintenance contractors do their jobHelp source teamsLend a hand when neededWhat We're Looking For3-4+ years in facilities, logistics, operations, or materials management, ideally in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturingComfort representing the company professionally at Shipping and Receiving centerDemonstrated ability to work with ERP or inventory systems and shipping documentation (packing lists, BOLs, customs paperwork)Valid driver's licenseStrong attention to detail and pride in accurate, traceable workStrong communicator, non-negotiableHigh trust, extreme ownership, no egoBonusHazmat shipping certifications (IATA/DOT)Active duty logistics background (unit movement officer, mobility, embark, loadmaster)Commercial Driver's LicenseForklift certificationExperience with ITAR-controlled shipments and export documentationWhy IcarusMeaningful equityTop market salary and bonusesHealth, dental, and vision insuranceFactory in El SegundoReal ownership, real hardware, real flightSmall team, massive responsibility (but growing very fast)High signal (engineering) to noise (management) cultureDream desk setupDaily lunchUnlimited CelsiusThis is Not a Normal Logistics JobWe are pioneers, not corporate managers. Icarus deliberately optimizes for a high signal (engineers) to noise (management) ratio, where engineering, flight, and execution matter more than process, politics, or management overheadYou will work side by side with engineers and operators, not behind a wall from them. You will enable the whole team to work faster than the competition.We expect full extreme ownership. This is a high-trust, no-BS team, and everyone pulls their weightWe want operators, not bureaucrats. No process for process's sake. No sitting in meetings all day. Just real work that puts real hardware and real people exactly where they need to be, on timeYou must thrive under pressure and learn fast. We move fast. We go to Mojave at 4 am in the morning, and the truck, the trailer, and the aircraft had better be readyYou will be the reason Icarus shows up ready, every time, everywhere. If you want to be the one who makes the mission move, this is it.No tourists. No bystanders. Only builders.Hiring ProcessPhone screenLogistics case exercise and a walk of the factory floorMeet the team in-personUS Salary Range$25-$40/ hour USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Icarus' total compensation package.We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.