Sr. Logistician (Starship)

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in aerospace logistics and a track record of managing complex transportation processes.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with aerospace logistics experience and a background in managing high-stakes transport operations
    — “supporting launch manifests while keeping a safe, team driven work environment as we work towards manned missions and Mars”
  • Individuals with a strong grasp of DOT/CFR regulations and a history of contributing to process improvements
    — “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”
  • Professionals who can coordinate across engineering, production, and external vendors in a mission-critical environment
    — “Coordinate the transport of flight hardware equipment and vehicles interfacing with manufacturing, engineering, mission management, and outside transportation vendors”

Things to consider

  • Travel to other SpaceX locations is expected, which may require frequent relocation or travel
    — “Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations when requested”
  • The role demands flexibility with work hours and availability for extended periods, including weekends and holidays
    — “Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required”
  • Emergency response capability is necessary to support high-priority projects and missions
    — “Willing to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with flight hardware packaging and transport coordination in your resume
    — “Develop, document, and coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient packaging of flight vehicles, modules, and equipment”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage inventory and logistics systems in high-pressure environments
    — “Coordinate the transport readiness of transport equipment, including providing direction to transport technicians as necessary”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of DOT regulations and CFR compliance in your interview responses
    — “Provide input and recommendations in compliance with DOT/CFR regulations”
  • Showcase your experience with ERP systems for inventory and logistics management
    — “Experience with ERP systems for receiving and inventory”
  • Include any prior experience with HazMat or ordnance handling to align with the role’s specialized needs
    — “Knowledge of HazMat shipping”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful transport coordination of flight hardware
  • development and implementation of logistics objectives
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in logistics, operations management, business administration, or supply chain5+ years of professional experience with logistics or scheduling

Skills & requirements

Required

LogisticsOperations ManagementSupply ChainTransport CoordinationDot/cfr RegulationsERP SystemsTeam OrientedFlexibilityStress Management

Preferred

Hazmat ShippingOrdnance HandlingHeavy Equipment Operation

Stack & domain

ERP SystemsDOT RegulationsCFR (code Of Federal Regulations)Hazmat ShippingOrdnance HandlingOnsite And Offsite Transportation RequirementsOperating Heavy EquipmentTeam OrientedDriven Work EthicMaintain A Positive Working AttitudeFlexibilityRespond To EmergenciesLogisticsOperations ManagementBusiness AdministrationSupply Chain

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.

SR. 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 and 5+ years of professional experience with logistics or scheduling; or 7+ 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

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

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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