Job Description

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.

TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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
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
Track and report key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, safety incidents, and transport efficiency
Identify and implement improvements to transportation systems, processes, and hardware to increase safety, reliability, and efficiency
Identify various lifting hardware (shackles, slings, chain hoists, wire ropes, D-rings, web straps)
Assist with planning and performing lift procedures
Assist with crane operations and rigging under supervision
Assist in maintaining transport equipment and materials needed for operational success

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience working with load transport and inventory processes
1+ years of hands-on experience with preparing loads, rigging, and packaging

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1+ years of hands-on experience with overhead cranes and general lifting procedures
Knowledge and experience in transport equipment (tractor and trailer) design and maintenance
Experience with scheduling and production work instructions to manufacture hardware
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working with and troubleshooting high-pressure systems
Experience working in a challenging and fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed based on operational needs; flexibility required
Must be available to travel up to 40% of the time
Valid driver’s license
Must be bridge (overhead) crane certified within the first 180 days
Ability to successfully pass U.S. Air Force background checks required for access to Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Vandenberg, California
Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted and perform physical activities such as stooping, bending, crawling, and maneuvering in tight or confined spaces
Ability to safely work in confined spaces and operate heavy equipment and machinery

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.

Required Skills

High school diploma or equivalency certificate1+ years of experience working with load transport and inventory processes1+ years of hands-on experience with preparing loads, rigging, and packaging1+ years of hands-on experience with overhead cranes and general lifting proceduresKnowledge and experience in transport equipment (tractor and trailer) design and maintenanceExperience with scheduling and production work instructions to manufacture hardwareAdvanced skills with Microsoft Office SuiteExperience working with and troubleshooting high-pressure systemsExperience working in a challenging and fast-paced environmentMust be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed based on operational needs; flexibility requiredMust be available to travel up to 40% of the timeValid driver’s licenseMust be bridge (overhead) crane certified within the first 180 daysAbility to successfully pass U.S. Air Force background checks required for access to Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Vandenberg, CaliforniaMust be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted and perform physical activities such as stooping, bending, crawling, and maneuvering in tight or confined spaces

Responsibilities

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
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
Track and report key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, safety incidents, and transport efficiency
Identify and implement improvements to transportation systems, processes, and hardware to increase safety, reliability, and efficiency
Identify various lifting hardware (shackles, slings, chain hoists, wire ropes, D-rings, web straps)
Assist with planning and performing lift procedures
Assist with crane operations and rigging under supervision
Assist in maintaining transport equipment and materials needed for operational success
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience working with load transport and inventory processes
1+ years of hands-on experience with preparing loads, rigging, and packaging
1+ years of hands-on experience with overhead cranes and general lifting procedures

Transport Technician

SpaceX

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