Head of Supply Chain

• Company Overview
• Fortastra designs and delivers resilient, high-performance spacecraft that safeguard critical orbital assets and ensure freedom of action in space. We integrate advanced autonomy, sensing, and control into systems engineered for reliability, speed, and scale. Our culture values simplicity, accountability, and disciplined execution. We expect leaders to think systemically, act decisively, and take ownership of mission outcomes. Aggressive innovation. Disciplined execution. Strength among the stars.

• Team / Department
• You will lead Fortastra’s Supply Chain function within the Engineering Division, owning supplier strategy, procurement execution, and hardware readiness across our spacecraft portfolio.

• The Role
• Fortastra is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to lead the company’s supply chain strategy in support of rapidly developing autonomous spacecraft systems. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on supplier management, procurement execution, and hardware readiness across the company’s spacecraft programs. You will build the operational foundation required to rapidly develop, integrate, and deliver mission-critical hardware in dynamic and constrained environments. The ideal candidate brings experience operating in fast-paced aerospace or defense environments and enabling engineering teams to move quickly without sacrificing execution or reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Own the company’s supply chain strategy across spacecraft hardware and products

Lead supplier sourcing, qualification, negotiation, and vendor management activities

Drive procurement and long-lead planning to support aggressive development timelines

Partner closely with engineering and manufacturing to improve manufacturability, scalability, and hardware readiness

Identify and mitigate supplier, production, and material risks before they impact execution

Establish operational processes for purchasing, inventory management, and production planning

Support manufacturing, integration, and test activities through effective material coordination

Build and lead a high-performing supply chain organization as the company scales

Act as the primary operational authority for supply chain planning and execution across programs

Qualifications and Skills

B.S. or higher in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field

8+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, spacecraft, aviation, robotics, or other high-reliability hardware environments

Demonstrated experience managing complex suppliers, procurement activities, and hardware delivery schedules

Strong understanding of supply chain operations, production planning, and hardware lifecycle management

Experience supporting rapid development programs and prototype-to-production transitions

Proven ability to operate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams

Experience working within fast-paced, high-accountability environments

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, purchasing workflows, and inventory management practices

Strong organizational, communication, and execution skills

Familiarity with aerospace quality, traceability, DFARS, and ITAR environments preferred

Requirements

On-site role (no remote or hybrid arrangements)

U.S. Citizenship required

Ability to obtain or hold an active TS/SCI clearance desired

• Why Fortastra?
• Join a small, high-impact team building the next generation of autonomous orbital control systems for national security space. At Fortastra, leaders own outcomes — from first principles through flight — and directly shape the future of resilient, mission-critical spacecraft autonomy.