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Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
The Role
Perform warehouse inventory control: maintain and update Costpoint ERP records, conduct cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, transfer and issue parts, support kit builds/packouts, assist deployments and demos, and provide customer service while ensuring accurate inventory accounting.
Summary Generated by Built In
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
We are currently seeking an Inventory Clerk with Inventory control experience. Immediate need for a detail-oriented person with great communication skills. This is a full-time warehouse position that requires daily communication coordinating with teammates in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
What you'll do:
- Maintaining and updating inventory records in Costpoint (ERP)
- Counting material, equipment, or supplies in stock (cycle counts)
- Reporting discrepancies between physical counts and computer records
- Physically transferring parts received from Production and stocking our inventory
- Completing parts transfers in Costpoint (ERP)
- Issuing parts to Maintenance and other customers
- Issuing kits, material and equipment or supplies to production
- Verify all returned kits inventory to be accurate and ensuring all goods are in acceptable condition
- Properly stocking inventory in designated locations
- Provide great customer service when interacting with internal or external customers and ensure all parties receive a positive interaction
- Supports kit builds, packouts, and operational equipment staging
- Assists with deployments and demo preparation
- Other various tasks as assigned
Required qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of Inventory Clerk with ERP experience
- Able to work 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm
- Minimum 1 year work experience as an Inventory Clerk or similar role
- Excellent math and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Experience with software such as Microsoft Excel and other company spreadsheet programs
- Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance
- Personal accountability and integrity are paramount, as an Inventory clerk is tasked with an accurate accounting of all inventory
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, as many packages are large
Preferred qualifications:
- 3+ year of ERP inventory experience
- Forklift Operator Certified
- Experience with RFID scanner inventory systems
- Manufacturing experience
- MS Office experience
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Skills Required
- Minimum 1 year inventory clerk or similar role with ERP experience
- Able to work scheduled hours (9am-5pm or 10am-6pm)
- Excellent math and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs
- Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize tasks
- Personal accountability and integrity for accurate inventory accounting
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
What the Team is Saying
Dylan
Lead Engineer, Planning and Controls-Motion
Mo
Lead Engineer, Platform Automation
Willy
Technical Director
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Engineering Manager - State Estimation
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Senior Staff Engineer
Kirby
Mechanical Engineer
Ryan
CEO
Evan
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Shield AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside a mental‑health EAP. Site perks such as an onsite gym in DC and a gym discount in San Diego support a health‑focused offering.
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Retirement Support — Careers materials highlight a 401(k) with company match as part of the standard package. A Total Rewards overview emphasizes retirement features within a broader, transparent compensation view.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation for in‑demand technical and senior go‑to‑market roles is described as competitive, with visible engineering ranges and top‑end packages. This points to meaningful upside tied to role, level, and scarce skills.
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Why Work With Us
What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.
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Shield AI Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
3 days a week
