Director of Supply Chain

Power the future of space at Star Catcher Star Catcher is building the first energy grid in space to power the orbital economy. Today’s spacecraft must generate all of their own power, which caps what they can do and how long they can operate. But what if they could “plug” into a grid, the way buildings do on Earth? Instead of cables and outlets, Star Catcher is building the technology to wirelessly beam energy to spacecraft’s existing solar panels when and where they need it. Be an early member of a team building an entirely new energy infrastructure at scale to power the next frontier. Star Catcher Industries, Inc. (Star Catcher ) located in Jacksonville, Florida , is building the first power grid in space. We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, and proactive Director of Supply Chain to support our rapidly scaling team in Jacksonville, Florida. In this role, you will be the tactical and strategic engine across key supply chain functions—driving seamless strategic sourcing, structuring subcontracts, managing cleanroom logistics and inventory, enforcing defense compliance, and scaling everyday procurement efforts. As we expand into our new high-tech facility, you will ensure our hardware pipeline is supported by high-velocity, reliable, and compliant supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities: Enterprise Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership Strategic Roadmap: Architect and execute the overall supply chain strategy to support transition from early-stage prototype fabrication through Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and high-rate hardware manufacturing. Team Building: Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing supply chain function spanning procurement, subcontract management, inventory, and logistics. Systems & Infrastructure: Identify, implement, or optimize ERP/MRP tools, vendor management systems, and BOM integration workflows in partnership with IT and Engineering. Financial & Risk Management: Oversee procurement budgeting, supplier risk management, and long-term hardware spend forecasting. Strategic Sourcing & Subcontracts Supplier Development: Identify, qualify, and build strong relationships with domestic and international partners, machine shops, optical fabricators, and custom electronics manufacturers. Contract Negotiation: Structure and negotiate subcontracts, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), pricing agreements, and strategic buffer inventory programs. Risk Mitigation: Develop dual-sourcing strategies, capacity modeling, and risk frameworks to minimize single-point-of-failure risks across critical hardware components. Defense Compliance, Regulatory & Quality Governance Regulatory Compliance: Guide supply chain alignment with relevant export regulations (ITAR/EAR) and FAR/DFARS provisions (including Berry Amendment and cybersecurity flow-downs). Quality & Auditing: Collaborate with Quality Assurance on AS9100/ISO standards, first-article inspections (FAI), counterfeit prevention, supplier audits, and corrective action processes. Advanced Materials Management, Inventory & Logistics Specialized Logistics: Oversee cleanroom receiving, specialized hardware handling, optical shipping/packaging protocols, customs clearing, and freight operations. Inventory Control: Lead multi-site inventory oversight, kitting operations, safety stock strategies, and physical tracking of critical components and raw materials. Cross-Functional Execution: Work closely with Systems, Avionics, Mechanical Engineering, and Program Management to resolve material bottlenecks and align supplier deliverables with specs. Qualifications & Requirements: Core Qualifications Background: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related technical/field experience. Experience: Track record of progressive supply chain, procurement, subcontracts, or hardware operations leadership within aerospace, defense, space systems, or high-tech advanced manufacturing environments. Leadership: Demonstrated ability to…

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