Senior Equity Compensation Specialist

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacations & holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Stock Plan Administrator in Hawthorne, CA, to manage the company’s equity incentive plans, including stock options, RSUs, and ESPP.

This role sits in the Finance team and partners with Legal, HR, and Payroll to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. You will handle vesting schedules, tax implications, and cover global equity programs while maintaining accurate records and producing equity reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or similar field.
• 4+ years of stock administration or equity compensation experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer equity incentive plans (options, RSUs, ESPP) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for equity inquiries, explain vesting/taxes/exercise processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Payroll, HR to process grants, terminations, transfers, and maintain records.
• Prepare and distribute equity-related reports and communications.
• Ensure compliance with SEC/IRS and international tax requirements for global employees.

Skills

CEP certification

Public company experience

Equity instruments knowledge

FAS 123(R)/ASC 718 knowledge

Microsoft Office

Clear communication

Attention to detail

International equity plans

Cross-border tax compliance

Independent work

Space industry passion

Education

Bachelors’ degree in business/finance/economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Stock Plan Administrator in Hawthorne, CA, to manage the company’s equity incentive plans, including stock options, RSUs, and ESPP.

This role sits in the Finance team and partners with Legal, HR, and Payroll to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. You will handle vesting schedules, tax implications, and cover global equity programs while maintaining accurate records and producing equity reports.