Starship Logistics Specialist: Flight Hardware & Launch

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Logistician (Starship) to oversee flight hardware packaging, shipping, and GSE inventory. You will coordinate transport with manufacturing, engineering, and vendors to ensure timely delivery and safe launches, while maintaining schedules and documentation.

Travel to other SpaceX locations may be required. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in logistics or 2+ years of relevant experience, familiarity with DOT regulations and HazMat shipping, and willingness to work extended

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
• Experience with DOT regulations and CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) is preferred
• Ability to maintain a positive working attitude during stressful conditions
• Team oriented and driven to contribute to continuous improvements
• Knowledge of HazMat shipping and ordnance handling
• Knowledge of onsite and offsite transportation requirements including over-the-road shipping
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, etc.

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

Skills

Logistics coordination

Team work

Stress management

Safety-consciousness

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics/related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Logistician (Starship) to oversee flight hardware packaging, shipping, and GSE inventory. You will coordinate transport with manufacturing, engineering, and vendors to ensure timely delivery and safe launches, while maintaining schedules and documentation.

Travel to other SpaceX locations may be required. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in logistics or 2+ years of relevant experience, familiarity with DOT regulations and HazMat shipping, and willingness to work extended