Oversee flight hardware packaging and transport coordination to support SpaceX's launch operations.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago
What you'll build
- Coordinate transport of flight hardware and support equipment
- Provide input for compliance with DOT/CFR regulations
- Ensure timely delivery of flight hardware equipment
- Develop efficient packaging of flight vehicles and equipment
- Create and maintain reports and metrics
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in logistics, operations management, business administration, or supply chain
- 2+ years of professional experience with logistics or scheduling
Nice to have
- Experience with ERP systems for receiving and inventory
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and CFR
- Knowledge of HazMat shipping
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as forklifts
Practical constraints
- Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations when requested
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) unassisted
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The logistician at SpaceX is responsible for managing the packaging, shipping, and inventory of flight hardware and ground support equipment to ensure successful launches. This role requires knowledge of logistics, compliance with transportation regulations, and experience with ERP systems, making it suitable for candidates with a background in logistics or operations management. The position demands a team-oriented individual who can thrive under pressure and is willing to travel as needed. SpaceX emphasizes a collaborative environment focused on achieving ambitious goals in aerospace.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 20, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 12, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Logistician (Starship) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Logistician (Starship) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Logistician (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.
LOGISTICIAN (STARSHIP)
The logistician will oversee flight hardware packaging, shipping, ground support equipment (GSE) inventory, and transports. Tasks will be geared towards supporting launch manifests while keeping a safe, team driven work environment as we work towards manned missions and Mars.
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
BASIC 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
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with ERP systems for receiving and inventory
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and CFR (code of federal regulations)
- Ability to maintain a positive working attitude during stressful working conditions
- Team oriented and driven work ethic to contribute to continuous improvements
- 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, man lifts, etc.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations when requested
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) unassisted
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required
- Willing to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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