Inventory Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

As an Inventory Specialist , you will play a critical role in enabling efficient and accurate material flow across our R&D and manufacturing operations. You’ll manage all stages of the inventory process—receiving, stocking, tracking, picking, and shipping hardware that directly supports vehicle and propulsion development. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving aerospace environment. Working closely with technicians, engineers, and program teams, you’ll ensure materials are always where they need to be—on time and to spec.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and document incoming materials, ensuring accuracy and traceability of all shipments.
• Manage material storage and organization by maintaining inventory bins, racks, and labeling systems.
• Perform cycle counts, reconciliation, and auditing to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to support warehouse operations.
• Pick, package, and ship materials with proper documentation, handling, and export compliance where applicable.
• Coordinate material transfers between fabrication, assembly, and test teams to support production flow.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, accuracy, and efficiency across the inventory lifecycle.

Requirements

Preferred Skills and Experience

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.