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$50k – $60k per year
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In office (Mukilteo)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Karman Space & Defense scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Karman Space & Defense is a US aerospace and defense manufacturer headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, that designs and produces payload protection and deployment systems, aerodynamic interstage systems and propulsion and launch systems for missiles, hypersonics and space vehicles. Building on nearly 50 years of history, it supplies more than 80 prime contractors on over 130 space and defense programs from facilities in Washington, California, Utah, Oregon, Mississippi and Alabama. It hires design, propulsion, quality and manufacturing engineers, NDT and production technicians, program managers, contracts administrators and schedulers, with the largest hiring at its Mukilteo site.
Backed by Trive Capital

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Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems that support critical missions across air, land, and sea. We combine comprehensive analysis, engineering, and program execution capabilities to deliver mission-tailored solutions that reduce lead times, lower costs, and simplify complex multi-vendor supply chains. Backed by decades of flight-proven and fielded performance, we design and build mission-critical technologies including launch systems, propulsion, payload integration solutions, UAV components, missile subsystems, and Safe & Arm systems.

As a Driver, you will help keep our manufacturing operations moving by safely transporting parts and hardware between warehouses and suppliers, coordinating shipments, and ensuring materials are properly packaged and documented for delivery. Working closely with Engineering, Program Management, warehouse personnel, vendors, and customers, you will support accurate, timely shipments in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, you will play an important role in maintaining efficient material flow and supporting daily warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

  • Drives company vehicles to safely transport parts and hardware between warehouse locations and suppliers.

  • Coordinates outbound shipments by preparing, processing, and organizing hardware for delivery.

  • Verifies that required quality documentation accompanies incoming and outgoing shipments.

  • Collaborates with Program Managers, customers, and vendors to obtain required quality documentation and shipping approvals.

  • Works with Engineering to determine appropriate packaging methods that protect hardware during handling and transportation.

  • Packages, wraps, bands, and palletizes hardware and materials in preparation for shipment.

  • Maintains an organized shipping area and ensures packaging materials and supplies are available.

  • Supports warehouse operations through inventory transactions, part transfers, inventory audits, and outbound shipment processing.

  • Assists Warehouse Assistants and Shipping Agents with additional warehouse and shipping activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate shipping and inventory information.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

  • Previous experience in office administration, warehouse operations, or supply chain functions.

  • Forklift certification and operating experience.

Physical Requirements

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