Sr. Logistician (Starship)

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Sr. Logistician (Starship) will oversee flight‑hardware packaging, shipping, ground‑support equipment (GSE) inventory, and transports, supporting launch manifests while maintaining a safe, team‑driven work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport of flight hardware and support equipment 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 transport hardware.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, mission management, and external transportation vendors to ensure timely delivery of flight hardware, equipment, and vehicles.
• Direct transport technicians and ensure transport readiness of equipment.
• Utilize master production schedules to coordinate resources, ensuring teams and transport hardware/equipment are available.
• Develop, document, and coordinate efficient packaging of flight vehicles, modules, and equipment with engineering and production teams.
• Create and maintain reports, presentations, and metrics to add value to the organization.
• Manage development and implementation of annual and long‑term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for logistic activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, operations management, business administration, or supply chain + 5+ years of professional logistics or scheduling experience; or 7+ years of professional logistics or scheduling experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with ERP systems for receiving and inventory.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude during stressful conditions.
• Team‑oriented work ethic and focus on continuous improvement.
• 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 and man lifts.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel to other SpaceX locations when requested.
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility required.
• Readiness to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches.

ITAR Requirements

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.