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Transport Technician

SpaceX· Texas - Flight Hardware Logistics
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Hawthorne, CA$22/hr - $35/hrPosted 2mo ago

About the role

Transport Technician responsible for coordinating and leading transport of flight modules, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimizing logisitics and risk management across multiple sites.

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 and contracted vendors
  • Review transportation documentation prior to departure to confirm transport strategy meets flight vehicle requirements
  • Travel with assigned flight module (multiple domestic routes)
  • Provide input and recommendations in compliance with DOT and CFR on logistics and manufacturing processes
  • Evaluate in-transit risks and deliver on-site solutions for routing, repairs, escorts, and drivers
  • Use master production schedule to coordinate resources and ensure availability of teams and equipment
  • Oversee 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 for consistent packaging of flight vehicles and equipment
  • Create and maintain reports, presentations, and performance metrics
  • Manage development and implementation of annual and long-term logistics objectives
  • Recommend improvements to logistics management for safety, timing, and reliability
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers
  • Identify and implement continuous improvements to systems and processes

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

Skills

Nice to have:Knowledge of transport equipment (tractor and trailer) design and maintenanceDOT regulations and CFRScheduling and production work instructionsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skills (verbal and written)

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or cash awards)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave
  • Various discounts and perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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