Dangerous Goods Lead: Regulatory & Compliance

Spacex; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Dangerous Goods Lead to own the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of DG policies and controls across air, ocean, and ground transport. You will work with internal teams, carriers, regulators, and consultants to ensure safety, compliance, and scalable processes that support rapid growth.

The role requires strong regulatory expertise, hands-on DG experience, and the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing air, ground, and ocean dangerous goods shipments.
• 3+ years of experience with U.S. and international DG regulations and import/export compliance.
• Current valid certifications: DOT, IATA, and IMDG.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve DG policies, procedures, and controls for air, ocean, and ground transportation
• Serve as the subject matter expert on IATA, 49 CFR, IMDG, and related U.S. and international DG regulations
• Conduct internal audits of processes and documentation to ensure full regulatory compliance
• Drive scalable solutions and metric-based continuous improvement that reduce risk and support business growth
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, industry associations, and key partners
• Partner with senior leadership across organizations to align policy, risk posture, and operational controls
• Support new business opportunities and transportation models with clear regulatory guidance

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Stakeholder influence

DG regulations

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Dangerous Goods Lead to own the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of DG policies and controls across air, ocean, and ground transport. You will work with internal teams, carriers, regulators, and consultants to ensure safety, compliance, and scalable processes that support rapid growth.

The role requires strong regulatory expertise, hands-on DG experience, and the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, scalable