Engineering Expediter

Assured Space Access Technologies, Inc. is a defense and engineering firm delivering phased array, radar, RF payload, and secure 5G communications solutions to government and prime contractor customers. This position supports the 5G Product Team and related product and service lines based at our Irvine, California facility.

Team: 5G Product Team, Engineering Support

Location: Irvine, CA (on-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)

Pay Range: $32.00 – $42.00 per hour

Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. An active clearance is preferred.

Position Summary

Assured Space builds hardware on a schedule set by parts arriving. GaN and GaAs devices, RF laminates, connectors, data converters, and fabricated assemblies routinely carry lead times measured in quarters, and a single slipped delivery moves a build date. This role exists to make sure that does not happen quietly.

As the Engineering Expediter, you will own the day-to-day movement of purchased material from requisition through receipt and into the hands of the engineers waiting for it. You will chase suppliers, confirm dates, escalate slips early, and keep the people building hardware informed about what is actually coming and when.

This is a hands-on operations role working directly with engineering, purchasing, receiving, and suppliers. The work is physical and on-site: receiving, inspection, stockroom, and lab floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Expedite open purchase orders across engineering material, including electronic components, RF and microwave parts, fabricated hardware, and lab equipment, and drive suppliers to committed delivery dates.

• Maintain accurate promise dates and delivery status in the purchasing system, and communicate changes to affected engineers and program staff before the change becomes a problem.

• Identify at-risk deliveries early, escalate to purchasing and program management with a recommended recovery action, and pursue alternate sources, partial shipments, or premium freight when it is justified.

• Manage long-lead item tracking, including semiconductor and RF component orders where lead times exceed program planning horizons.

• Coordinate receiving, incoming inspection, and stockroom flow so that received material reaches engineering rather than sitting on a dock.

• Prepare and process purchase requisitions and supporting documentation, and maintain complete records for audit and traceability.

• Support supplier communication on discrepancies, shortages, damaged shipments, returns, and replacements.

• Maintain visibility on shortage and critical parts lists, and report status into program and engineering meetings.

• Support inventory accuracy, kitting for builds, and material staging for lab and integration activity.
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical coursework in supply chain, business, or a related field preferred.

• 3+ years of purchasing, expediting, material planning, or buyer experience in a manufacturing, electronics, or engineering environment.

• Demonstrated experience chasing suppliers to a date and escalating effectively when a date slips.

• Working proficiency with an ERP or MRP system and with Excel for tracking and reporting.

• Ability to read purchase orders, bills of material, and basic engineering documentation.

• Strong follow-through and written communication; this role lives or dies on persistent, documented follow-up.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

• Ability to work on site in Irvine, CA.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing experience.

• Familiarity with electronic component sourcing, including semiconductors, connectors, and RF or microwave parts.

• Exposure to FAR and DFARS purchasing flowdowns, including counterfeit part avoidance requirements under DFARS 252.246-7007.

• Experience with long-lead semiconductor procurement and allocation management.

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or comparable supply chain credential.

• Experience supporting an engineering or R&D organization, not just a production line.
  

What We Offer

• Overtime eligibility.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) with company matching.

• Paid time off and company-observed holidays.

• Professional development support, including certification and training relevant to your specialty.

• Company-sponsored security clearance processing.

• Relocation support may be available depending on the role and candidate.

• High-impact work in an aerospace and defense engineering environment, with direct visibility to company leadership.
  

Equal Opportunity

Assured Space Access Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.