Senior Facilities & Projects Lead

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Facilities Specialist in Hawthorne, CA to lead construction and maintenance across production lines and offices. You will coordinate drawings, reports, and schedules, balance multiple vendors, and ensure safety and ITAR requirements are met. Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

The role requires managing complex facility systems, supporting campus services, and driving projects to on-time completion with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of experience in managing facilities vendors, contract management in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in managing facilities vendors, contract management, or shipping and operational logistics

Responsibilities

• Lead construction and facilities related projects for new production lines, offices and industrial upgrades.
• Verify maintenance is being completed and coordinate HVAC, electrical, and facility systems repairs.
• Communicate schedules to personnel, subcontractors and suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Write and manage scope across multiple disciplines; track purchase orders and project schedules.
• Assist with badging, ITAR, NDA requirements and safety training.

Skills

Facilities vendor management

Contract management

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years experience

7+ years in managing facilities vendors

Tools

ERP software

RFPOs

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Facilities Specialist in Hawthorne, CA to lead construction and maintenance across production lines and offices. You will coordinate drawings, reports, and schedules, balance multiple vendors, and ensure safety and ITAR requirements are met. Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

The role requires managing complex facility systems, supporting campus services, and driving projects to on-time completion with a focus on quality and compliance.