Logistician (Starship)

The role

The logistician will oversee flight hardware packaging, shipping, ground support equipment inventory, and transports. Tasks support launch manifests while working towards manned missions and Mars.

What you will do

• Responsible for the transport coordination of flight hardware and support equipment
• Provide input and recommendations in compliance with DOT/CFR regulations
• Coordinate the transport of flight hardware equipment and vehicles
• Coordinate the transport readiness of transport equipment
• Utilize master production schedules to coordinate resources
• Develop, document, and coordinate with engineering and production teams for packaging
• Create and maintain reports, presentations, and metrics
• Manage the development and implementation of annual and long-term objectives for logistic activities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, operations management, business administration, or supply chain; OR 2+ years of professional experience with logistics or scheduling in lieu of a degree
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations when requested
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) unassisted
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required
• Willing to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

Nice to have

• Experience with ERP systems for receiving and inventory
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and CFR (code of federal regulations)
• Ability to maintain a positive working attitude during stressful working conditions
• Team oriented and driven work ethic to contribute to continuous improvements
• Knowledge of HazMat shipping
• Knowledge of ordnance handling
• Knowledge of onsite and offsite transportation requirements, including over the road shipping
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, etc.

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

About the company

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.