Transport Technician

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:

• Coordinate and safely transport flight modules from origin to destination

• Lead the entire transport crew and support staff during transit and hand-off operations, including SpaceX personnel (logistics technicians, tiller operators, and spotters) and contracted vendors (truck drivers, pilot car operators, and private escorts)

• Review all transportation documentation prior to departure to confirm the transport strategy meets requirements for flight vehicle transport (permits, height checklist, and pre- and post-trip inspections)

• Travel with the assigned flight module at all times (Hawthorne, CA to McGregor, TX; Hawthorne, CA to Cape Canaveral, FL; Hawthorne, CA to Vandenberg, CA; McGregor, TX to Cape Canaveral, FL; and McGregor, TX to Vandenberg, CA)

• Provide input and recommendations in compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) and CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) on logistics and manufacturing processes to improve new and existing transport hardware

• Evaluate in-transit risks and deliver on-site solutions for routing, repairs, escorts, and drivers to minimize disruptions

• Use the master production schedule to coordinate resources and ensure teams, transport hardware, and equipment are available when needed

• Oversee accurate completion and documentation of daily pre- and post-trip inspections, security meetings, permit and route reviews, and procedural compliance

• Develop, document, and maintain work instructions with logistics management to ensure consistent and efficient packag

Department: Texas - Flight Hardware Logistics