Logistician (Starship)

SpaceX; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Logistician (Starship) to oversee flight hardware packaging, shipping, GSE inventory, and transport readiness to support launches. You will coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and vendors, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with DOT/CFR regulations.

The role emphasizes a team-driven culture, readiness for extended hours or weekend work, and potential travel to other SpaceX locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, operations management, business administration, or supply chain; OR 2+ years of professional experience with logistics or scheduling
• 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 under stress and a team-driven approach
• Knowledge of HazMat shipping and ordnance handling
• Knowledge of onsite and offsite transportation requirements, including over the road shipping
• Willingness to travel to other SpaceX locations as needed and ability to pass background checks

Responsibilities

• Oversee transport coordination of flight hardware and support equipment for safe launches
• Provide input in DOT/CFR compliance for transport hardware development
• Coordinate transport interfacing with manufacturing, engineering, mission management, and vendors
• Ensure transport readiness and direct transport technicians as needed
• Utilize master production schedules to coordinate resources
• Document and coordinate packaging of flight vehicles and equipment
• Create reports, presentations, and metrics to support company objectives
• Develop and implement long-term objectives for logistic activities and company growth

Skills

HazMat shipping

Ordnance handling

Team oriented

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics/related field

2+ years logistics/scheduling experience

Tools

ERP systems for receiving/inventory

Job description

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.

LOGISTICIAN (STARSHIP)

The logistician will oversee flight hardware packaging, shipping, ground support equipment (GSE) inventory, and transports. Tasks will be geared towards supporting launch manifests while keeping a safe, team driven work environment as we work towards manned missions and Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the transport coordination of our flight hardware and support equipment necessary to ensure safe and successful launches
• Provide input and recommendations in compliance with DOT/CFR regulations to logistics and manufacturing departments for development and improvement of new and existing transport hardware
• Coordinate the transport of flight hardware equipment and vehicles interfacing with manufacturing, engineering, mission management, and outside transportation vendors to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate the transport readiness of transport equipment, including providing direction to transport technicians as necessary
• Utilize master production schedules to coordinate resources ensuring teams and transport hardware/equipment are available
• Develop, document, and coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient packaging of flight vehicles, modules, and equipment is maintained
• Create/maintain reports, presentations, and metrics as required to add value to organization and company development
• Manage the development and implementation of annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for logistic activities and continue participation in the development of overall annual and long-term objectives

BASIC 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affinitive Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].