The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Lead the safe transport of flight hardware and modules between SpaceX: facilities (Hawthorne, CA; McGregor, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; and Vandenberg, CA), including all transit and hand-off operations
Supervise the entire transport crew, including SpaceX logistics technicians,: tiller operators, spotters, and contracted vendors (truck drivers, pole car operators, and escorts)
Review all transportation documentation (permits, route surveys, height: checklists, pre-trip and post-trip inspections) prior to departure and develop contingency plans to mitigate risk
Travel with assigned flight hardware at all times during long-haul transports
Serve as the primary point of contact for all in-transit decisions, including: route adjustments, repairs, additional escorts, or driver changes
Provide technical input on Department of Transportation (DOT) and Code of: Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements to the Logistics and Manufacturing teams for the continuous improvement of transport hardware, procedures, and processes
What they're looking for
- Utilize heavy equipment (forklifts, spotters, overhead cranes) to safely: load, unload, and stage flight hardware and ground support equipment
- Coordinate with the master production schedule (MPS) to ensure required: resources, personnel, and transport equipment are available and aligned with program needs
- Oversee the completion and quality of all daily pre-trip and post-trip: inspections, security briefings, permit reviews, and procedural documentation
- Develop and maintain work instructions, transport procedures, and best: practices in collaboration with logistics leadership