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Sr. Buyer

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$105k–$136k/yr

Mid level

Sr. Buyer Department: Supply Chain & Procurement Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Aviva Buller Compensation: $105,000 - $136,000 / year Description Astrolab is The Lunar Operations…

Skills: Supply chain management, Procurement, Strategic sourcing, Contract negotiation, RFx management

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Mission Operations Technical Writer

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$120k–$146k/yr

Mid level

Mission Operations Technical Writer Department: Mission Systems Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Compensation: $120,000 - $146,000 / year Description Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We…

Skills: Technical writing, Systems thinking, Mission operations, Flight rules development, Configuration management

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Avionics Design Reliability Engineer (All Levels)

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$137k–$196k/yr

Senior+

Avionics Design Reliability Engineer (All Levels) Department: Chief Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Rius Billing Compensation: $137,000 - $196,000 / year Description A…

Skills: FMEA, Reliability engineering, Avionics design, RF systems, Power systems

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Sr. Tool & Fixture Design Engineer

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$157k–$177k/yr

Mid level

Sr. Tool & Fixture Design Engineer Department: Production & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Compensation: $157,000 - $177,000 / year Description Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. W…

Skills: Tool design, Fixture design, CNC machining, CAD modeling, GD&T

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Sr. Mission Operations Engineer

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$174k–$196k/yr

Senior+

Sr. Mission Operations Engineer Department: Mission Systems Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: George Motter Compensation: $174,000 - $196,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, In…

Skills: Mission operations, Systems engineering, Aerospace systems, Robotics operations, Mission control

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Supplier Development Engineer

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$137k–$177k/yr

Senior

Supplier Development Engineer Department: Quality Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Matt Baghoumian Compensation: $137,000 - $177,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astr…

Skills: Supplier development, Quality engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Root cause analysis, Process improvement

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Fall 2026 Production Engineering Intern

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

Entry level

Fall 2026 Production Engineering Intern Department: Production & Test Employment Type: Internship Location: Hawthorne, California Compensation: $30.00 / hour Description Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We desig…

Skills: Avionics, Manufacturing engineering, Systems integration, Failure analysis, Process improvement

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Sr. Harness Technician

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$40/hr–$50/hr

Mid level

Sr. Harness Technician Department: Production & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Clint Ross Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 / hour Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) …

Skills: Wire Harness Fabrication, IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3, Crimping, Soldering, Electrical Troubleshooting

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Technical Recruiter

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$93k–$125k/yr

Mid level

Technical Recruiter Department: Recruiting Employment Type: Contract / Temp Location: Hawthorne, California Compensation: $93,000 - $125,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to …

Skills: Full-cycle Recruiting, Passive Sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, Candidate Experience, Offer Negotiation

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Technical Talent Sourcer

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$85k–$120k/yr

Mid level

Technical Talent Sourcer Department: Recruiting Employment Type: Contract / Temp Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Heather Davis Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Ast…

Skills: Technical Sourcing, Passive Candidate Engagement, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search, X-ray Search

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Principal Robotic Control Systems Engineer

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$180k–$235k/yr

Senior+

Principal Robotic Control Systems Engineer Department: Software Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Compensation: $180,000 - $235,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab…

Skills: Robotic Control Systems, Matlab, Simulink, Python, Control System Toolbox

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Build Reliability Manager

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$170k–$195k/yr

Mid level

Build Reliability Manager Department: Quality Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Joe Popowycz Compensation: $170,000 - $195,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) i…

Skills: Quality Assurance, Build Reliability, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement

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Principal GNC Engineer

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$180k–$235k/yr

Senior+

Principal GNC Engineer Department: Software Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Denise Brown Compensation: $180,000 - $235,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (A…

Skills: GNC Systems, Perception Systems, C++, Autonomy, Sensor Integration

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Facilities Supervisor

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$100k–$133k/yr

Senior

Facilities Supervisor Department: Production & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Compensation: $100,000 - $133,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways…

Skills: Facilities Management, Project Management, Contractor Management, Budgeting, HVAC Maintenance

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Lead Mechanical Engineer, Structures

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$150k–$169k/yr

Senior

Lead Mechanical Engineer, Structures Department: Vehicle Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Andrew Welter Compensation: $150,000 - $169,000 / year Description Venturi Ast…

Skills: Structural Design, Finite Element Analysis, Structural Test Design, Space Industry Standards, Team Leadership

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Sr. Harness Engineer

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$169k–$187k/yr

Senior

Sr. Harness Engineer Department: Vehicle Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Alastair Valentine Compensation: $169,000 - $187,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc.…

Skills: Wire Harness Design, 3D CAD, PLM Systems, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics

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Vehicle Engineering Manager

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$166k–$187k/yr

Senior

Vehicle Engineering Manager Department: Vehicle Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Craig Western Compensation: $166,000 - $187,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, In…

Skills: Mechanical System Engineering, Team Leadership, CAD Software, NX, Finite Element Modeling

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CNC Machine Shop Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing

Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site

$133k–$147k/yr

Senior+

CNC Machine Shop Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing Department: Production & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Compensation: $133,000 - $147,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Ast…

Skills: CNC Programming, Production Management, Aerospace Manufacturing, NX CAM, Fusion 360

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Sr. Buyer

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Hawthorne, California, United States • On-site

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  • $105k–$136k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Equity ownership, Comprehensive health benefits, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Mental health support
  • Posted 4d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials and services to support engineering and operations teams. This role involves developing commodity strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring on-time material availability for lunar rover production.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of procurement experience, or 6+ years of experience without a degree. Proficiency in procurement software, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration is required.

Full job description

Sr. Buyer

Department: Supply Chain & Procurement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Aviva Buller

Compensation: $105,000 - $136,000 / year



Description

Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.

As a Sr. Buyer at Astrolab, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services needed to support our engineering and operations teams. This role is crucial in maintaining the supply chain for our lunar rovers, balancing cost, quality, and delivery timelines to meet our project needs. You will collaborate closely with suppliers, internal teams, and strategic partners to ensure that Astrolab’s success. You will report to the Director of Procurement & Supply Chain.


What you'll do:

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute commodity strategies to support new product introduction (NPI) and production while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery
  • Perform supplier sourcing, RFx management, contract negotiations, and should-cost analyses to support make-versus-buy decisions and long-term sourcing strategies
  • Manage purchase orders, supplier performance, delivery schedules, and recovery efforts to ensure on-time material availability
  • Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, financial health, and operational performance through assessments and site visits
  • Partner with engineering, production, finance, and other cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with program schedules, budgets, and technical requirements
  • Negotiate commercial terms, technical requirements, intellectual property, export compliance, and other contractual provisions while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Drive cost reduction, inventory optimization, and procurement process improvements while presenting sourcing recommendations and business cases to executive leadership


What you'll bring:

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a closely related discipline and 3+ years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management; OR 6+ years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • Experience sourcing suppliers and negotiating contracts
  • Experience managing multiple procurement projects while using procurement software and Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with direct procurement in the aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries
  • Experience implementing or improving procurement processes, including ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems
  • Experience supporting supplier performance, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience analyzing procurement data to support sourcing decisions and operational efficiency
  • Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract administration
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Additional Responsibilities
  • Availability for periodic offsite field visits and associated travel


Benefits and Perks

  • Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
  • Equity ownership in the company
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible PTO and parental leave
  • Home office set up reimbursement
  • Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
  • Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

Related keywords

Supply ChainProcurementStrategic SourcingNPIRFxContract NegotiationShould-cost AnalysisPurchase OrdersSupplier ManagementEngineeringOperationsERPMRPInventory ManagementAerospaceManufacturing

About Astrolab

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We build rovers for the Moon & Mars.

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California
LinkedIn followers
35,232

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, we are an American-owned and American-operated small business. Our team has more than five decades of experience in terrestrial and planetary robotics, electric vehicles, human spaceflight, and human intelligence field operations. Our stellar team, strategic partnerships with cutting-edge companies and institutions combine with our world-class manufacturing, integration and test facility will enable the delivery of lunar and Mars mobility solutions at maximum reliability, flexibility and cost effectiveness. Having a strong, diverse, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we… Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why. Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life. Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best. Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind. Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions. Check out our website for current openings and help us drive the future of planetary exploration & development!

Offices: Hawthorne, California 90250, US

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About Astrolab

LinkedInVisit site

We build rovers for the Moon & Mars.

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California
LinkedIn followers
35,232

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, we are an American-owned and American-operated small business. Our team has more than five decades of experience in terrestrial and planetary robotics, electric vehicles, human spaceflight, and human intelligence field operations. Our stellar team, strategic partnerships with cutting-edge companies and institutions combine with our world-class manufacturing, integration and test facility will enable the delivery of lunar and Mars mobility solutions at maximum reliability, flexibility and cost effectiveness. Having a strong, diverse, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we… Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why. Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life. Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best. Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind. Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions. Check out our website for current openings and help us drive the future of planetary exploration & development!

Offices: Hawthorne, California 90250, US

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