Flight Module Transport Lead

Starlink; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Transport Technician to coordinate and safely transport flight modules, lead transport crews, and ensure compliance with flight vehicle transport requirements across multiple sites across Hawthorne, CA and other locations.

You will travel with modules, review documentation, and implement improvements to logistics processes while adhering to DOT and CFR regulations and reporting on performance metrics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of experience working with load transport and inventory processes.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with preparing loads, rigging, and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and safely transport flight modules from origin to destination.
• Lead the entire transport crew and support staff during transit and hand-off operations.
• Review all transportation documentation prior to departure to confirm the transport strategy meets requirements for flight vehicle transport.
• Travel with the assigned flight module to multiple U.S. locations (Hawthorne, CA; McGregor, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; Vandenberg, CA).
• Provide input and recommendations in compliance with DOT and CFR on logistics and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate in-transit risks and deliver on-site solutions for routing, repairs, escorts, and drivers to minimize disruptions.
• Use the master production schedule to coordinate resources and ensure teams and equipment are available when needed.
• Oversee inspections, meetings, permit reviews, and procedural compliance.
• Develop and maintain work instructions for packaging of flight hardware and equipment.
• Create reports and performance metrics to support operational improvement.
• Set annual and long-term logistics objectives and monitor progress.
• Recommend improvements to logistics management for safety and reliability.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to systems and processes.

Skills

Load transport experience

Rigging

Packaging

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Transport Technician to coordinate and safely transport flight modules, lead transport crews, and ensure compliance with flight vehicle transport requirements across multiple sites across Hawthorne, CA and other locations.

You will travel with modules, review documentation, and implement improvements to logistics processes while adhering to DOT and CFR regulations and reporting on performance metrics.