Global Dangerous Goods Lead: Logistics & Compliance

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonuses

Medical, vision, and dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Dangerous Goods Lead to own the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of DG policies for air, ocean, and ground transport. You will partner with regulators, carriers, and internal teams to drive safety, compliance, and scalable processes for rapid growth.

The role requires strong regulatory expertise, a track record in DG shipments, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable controls.

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 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

DG compliance

Auditing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DOT certification

IATA certification

IMDG certification

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Dangerous Goods Lead to own the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of DG policies for air, ocean, and ground transport. You will partner with regulators, carriers, and internal teams to drive safety, compliance, and scalable processes for rapid growth.

The role requires strong regulatory expertise, a track record in DG shipments, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable controls.