Wardstone
Operations and Logistics Associate
El Segundo, United States · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 18, 2026
- Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in operations, logistics, purchasing, or a related role.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
About the job
Supports Wardstone’s daily operations by purchasing materials, managing shipments and inventory, coordinating test-campaign logistics, and maintaining the facility.
What you'll do
- Purchase materials and services, coordinate with vendors, and maintain purchasing records.
- Receive, track, pack, and ship hardware and inventory; restock supplies.
- Coordinate test logistics and manage facility needs, onboarding support, and ITAR/security procedures.
What they ask for
- Highly organized, with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
- Clear, responsive communication with vendors and teammates.
- Comfortable with spreadsheets and purchasing or inventory tools.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to [50] lbs.
Nice to have
- Operations experience in aerospace, defense, or hardware manufacturing.
- Hazardous materials shipping certification (DOT or IATA), ITAR/export compliance experience, military logistics experience, forklift certification, purchasing or ERP software experience, or early-stage startup experience.
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