Lead, Starship Critical Transport Operations

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Critical Transport (Starship) to lead a skilled team of technicians responsible for heavy transport operations on Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The role reports to engineering and emphasizes turning technical direction into actionable plans while building a strong, safe, and productive culture on-site.

Responsibilities include managing labor, reviewing instructions, developing training, and delivering data-driven reporting to support metrics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 8+ years of experience in Heavy Transport Operations.
• 5+ years of experience leading Heavy Transport Teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of critical transport technicians who specialize in heavy transport operations.
• Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed.
• Assess and vet appropriate skillsets as needed.
• Identify training needs and develop training programs.
• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives.
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff.
• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job results.
• Effectively organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift work schedules.
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Own safety culture, quality and performance of all team members.
• Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory.
• Continuously improve processes and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity and conduct regular audits.

Skills

Heavy transport ops

Team leadership

Labor planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Critical Transport (Starship) to lead a skilled team of technicians responsible for heavy transport operations on Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The role reports to engineering and emphasizes turning technical direction into actionable plans while building a strong, safe, and productive culture on-site.

Responsibilities include managing labor, reviewing instructions, developing training, and delivering data-driven reporting to support metrics.