Joblaze summary

The Lead Inventory Specialist at SpaceX plays a crucial role in managing daily operations within the Fulfillment Center, ensuring that materials and parts are received, stored, and issued efficiently to support production needs. This position requires familiarity with inventory management systems and a background in production or operations, ideally within aerospace or related fields. The role is suited for individuals with at least six months of relevant experience, who are detail-oriented and capable of mentoring others. The team emphasizes continuous improvement and collaboration across various departments to meet organizational goals.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 25, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 25, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Lead Inventory Specialist (Starship) role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX, United States.
How much experience is required?: At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Lead Inventory Specialist (Starship) role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX, United States.
What seniority level is this role?: SpaceX targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Lead Inventory Specialist (Starship) role at SpaceX.

From the original posting

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.

LEAD INVENTORY SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support daily/weekly team meetings by participating in ways to help the team improve
Oversee daily shift backlogs; maintain continual oversight to RFI backlogs and incoming backlogs to ensure compliance to metric targets
Re-assign daily shift resources to meet demands
Provide input to employees' performance
Function as focal point for area group production coordinators and priorities
Participate in adding to the area group's “to-do” lists for improvement projects
Fulfill resource gaps when shifts are short-handed
Mentor employees to meet supervisor expectations for the job
Train continuously to improve the workers' skills
Monitor department consumables and reordering
Monitor the general Fulfillment Center email inbox
Receive, store, and issue raw material, parts, details and hardware as required, to support shop operations
Store parts and materials in bins, drawers, and racks, and identify parts and stored location
Perform picking function to make up necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware as required, and ascertain that all parts are available and accounted for in kit
Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures
Monitor shelf-life storage, and maintain proper rotation of stock
Maintain accurate temperature requirements for all required temperature sensitive materials
Interface with other FC’s, other sites, shipping, receiving, planning, quality control, purchasing, and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material
Maintain good housekeeping and organization of areas for efficiency
Support the organization’s metric goals and objectives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
6+ months as a SpaceX technician OR 1+ years of experience in an outside production/operations environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree
Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
Detail oriented, organized, and experience demonstrating a high sense of urgency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Available for at least one of the following shifts:
- 1st shift: 6 AM to 4:30PM
- 3rd shift: 6 PM to 4:30 AM
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 1 hour per day
Kneel/Crouch: up to 1 hour per day
Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 1 hour per day

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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Lead Inventory Specialist (Starship)

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