KaleidEO - Supply Chain Engineer

Supply Chain Engineer:

Experience: 4+ years.

Positions : 1.

Joining: Immediate.

Role Overview:

The Supply Chain Engineer will plan, manage, and procure materials for high-resolution Earth observation payloads, including space-grade materials and COTS components. The role covers supplier qualification, compliance, quality, inventory, long-lead planning, and timely availability of reliable hardware.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Strategic sourcing: Identify and vet global/domestic vendors for MIL-spec, ESCC-qualified, and COTS+ components.

- End-to-end procurement: Manage long-lead optical items such as specialized glass and sensors, and high-reliability electronics such as FPGAs and ASICs.

- Trade compliance & logistics: Manage ITAR, EAR, Indian export-import requirements, customs, DGFT-SCOMET, REACH, and related documentation.

- Supplier quality & audits: Partner with QA/QC on supplier audits, cleanroom standards, and space-grade manufacturing protocols.

- Inventory & risk management: Mitigate single-source risks and align inventory with payload integration timelines.

- Contract negotiation: Negotiate pricing, lead times, and SLAs with semiconductor and optical-system manufacturers.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics, Electrical, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering preferred.

- 4+ years in electronics sourcing/supply chain of EEE parts, preferably in space, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability hardware.

Preferred Candidate Will Have:

- Space/defense supply-chain experience, MIL/ESA/ISRO standards, component heritage, and screening/qualification documentation.

- ERP experience (ERPNext, Odoo, Zoho, SAP or equivalent), BOM management, and long-lead planning.

- Working knowledge of ITAR, DGFT-SCOMET, and customs documentation.

- Strong communication, coordination, documentation, vendor development, procurement, and supplier-audit skills.

- International procurement and INCOTERMS familiarity.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to anticipate, plan, organize, and self-monitor workload.

Good to Have:

- Extensive space-grade/high-reliability electronic component knowledge.

- COTS up-screening protocols for space environments.

- APQP and PPAP deliverables.

- PLM/PMS exposure across product development and mass production.

- NewSpace startup or Tier-1 aerospace supplier experience.

- 2+ years using MS Office.

- Willingness to travel domestically/internationally 5 - 10%.

Benefits:

- Medical health cover for employees and family, including unlimited online doctor consultations.

- Maternity, paternity, marriage, and bereavement leave.

- Opportunities to participate in international conferences and events.

- Access to mental health experts for employees and family.

- Dedicated allowances for learning and skill development.

Interview Process:

- Introductory call.

- Panel Interview rounds (3 rounds).

- Culture Round / HR round.