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title: 'Logistics Technician at SpaceX'
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# Logistics Technician at SpaceX

- **Company:** SpaceX
- **Location:** Mcgregor, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-07-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8624109002?gh_jid=8624109002

## 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.

## LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN

## RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Responsible for the safe handling and securing of items with or without equipment
- Responsible for all related tasks supporting flight vehicle transport:
- Maintenance management of flight hardware transport equipment
- Procure related consumables following min/max criteria
- Perform general maintenance on mechanical components on transport equipment
- Works with other technicians to manage transport processes and conduct general maintenance of all hardware, following the corrosion prevention programs
- Supports operations for flight vehicles
- Safely load, secure, and transport equipment, packages, and inventory items
- Aids in managing transport equipment and materials needed for operational success
- Responsible for the safe loading/unloading of equipment/items as warranted
- Receives, stocks, and issues a wide variety of parts, materials, and hardware to support site operations via manual or by use of the VLM (vertical lift module)
- Stores parts and materials in bins, drawers, and racks, while identifying parts and stored locations
- Performs picking function to make up necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware as required, ascertaining that all parts are available and accounted for in the kit
- Performs routine cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy, shelf life, and stock rotation
- Verifies all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, checking for damage, correct part numbers, quantity, and revisions
- Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates while maintaining accountable records
- Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding
- Routes and delivers items to appropriate departments
- Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications and work order intent
- Uses electronic MRP system to route parts and components to the proper departments
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience in an inventory control, warehousing (shipping & receiving), material handling/transport, or receiving inspection experience
- Experience moving, hauling, or pulling materials via forklift/SkyTrak, heavy equipment, tractors, trailers, or cranes

## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- 5+ years of forklift operations experience
- Class A commercial driver's license (CDL)
- Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and functions
- Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to jump into ill-defined problems or processes and drive positive outcomes
- Self-starter attitude, energy, and the ability to communicate effectively across many cross-functional disciplines
- Working knowledge of hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Rigging experience is highly desired
- Working knowledge of transport and inventory processes
- Fragile item packaging experience
- Heavy machinery operation experience
- Ability to read and identify items based on blueprints or drawings
- Knowledge of high-pressure systems and handling of hazardous materials

## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
- Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying light to moderately heavy materials or equipment
- The ability to lift heavy objects is required in this position (up to 25lbs unassisted)
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Up to 10% travel to other SpaceX locations required for this role
- Must be available for overtime and non-nominal shifts as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required

## 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](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987).

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.

## About SpaceX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft while building a global satellite broadband network and AI infrastructure to enable interplanetary life.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: SPCX) – IPO priced at $135/share on June 12, 2026
- **Headquarters**: Starbase, Texas (primary); Hawthorne, California (historical headquarters)
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Elon Musk

## Core Business
- **Industries**: Aerospace & Defense, Spaceflight, Satellite Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence
- **Target Customers**: Government (NASA, U.S. Armed Forces, international agencies), Commercial satellite operators, Broadband consumers (Starlink), Defense/intelligence (Starshield)
- **Mission**: To make humanity multiplanetary by building the integrated hardware and software infrastructure of the future across space, connectivity, and AI.

## Products & Services
- **Falcon 9**: Reusable two-stage rocket – the world’s most launched orbital rocket, with over 630 successful first-stage reflights.
- **Falcon Heavy**: Heavy-lift launch vehicle composed of three Falcon 9 cores; capable of lifting nearly 64 metric tons to orbit.
- **Starship**: Fully reusable super-heavy launch vehicle and spacecraft (largest ever built) designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
- **Dragon 2**: Crew and cargo spacecraft used for NASA Commercial Crew and private missions to the ISS and beyond.
- **Starlink**: Low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to over 10.3 million people globally.
- **Starshield**: Military-grade satellite services for national security and defense customers.
- **SpaceXAI**: Division focused on AI compute infrastructure, frontier models, and real-time data processing (including AI compute satellites).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Conflicting reports – Internal share offer in 2025 valued SpaceX at **$800 billion**; IPO pricing (June 2026) implied a market capitalization of approximately **$75 billion** for the shares offered.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$15.0 billion** (2025); total funding raised **$15.2 billion** across 56 rounds.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Google (led $1B Series G), Intesa Sanpaolo, NASA, U.S. Space Force, and numerous institutional investors.
- **Growth Signals**: Employee headcount of **11,387** (monthly growth +2.5%); **1,671 active job postings**; Falcon 9 launch cadence of 1–3 per week; Starlink subscriber base covering ~10.3 million people; recent acquisition of xAI (February 2026).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full reusability**: Only company with a fleet of reusable orbital rockets (Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy), dramatically lowering per-launch cost.
- **Vertical integration**: Designs, manufactures, and operates its own rockets, spacecraft, satellite constellation, and AI platform – enabling rapid iteration and cost control.
- **Scale and reliability**: More orbital launches per year than any other provider (public or private); proven track record with NASA and DoD.
- **First-mover in commercial spaceflight**: Established crew transport, satellite internet, and now AI compute in orbit.

## Strategic Focus
- **Starship development**: Complete testing and operational deployment of the fully reusable Starship system for lunar (Artemis) and Mars missions.
- **Starlink expansion**: Grow subscriber base, launch V3 satellites, and extend mobile and direct-to-cell services.
- **AI integration**: Leverage SpaceXAI for on-orbit compute and real-time data analytics; build AI compute satellites.
- **Interplanetary infrastructure**: Develop technologies for sustained human presence on the Moon and Mars.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees directly contribute to making life multiplanetary – “hard work and innovative solutions result in big gains.”
- **Impactful projects**: Work on reusable rockets, crewed spacecraft, global broadband, and AI systems that are actively changing the space industry.
- **Compensation**: Competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and equity packages.
- **Work locations**: Primary campuses in Hawthorne, CA and Starbase, TX (with additional sites in Cape Canaveral, FL and Vandenberg, CA). Roles span engineering, software, manufacturing, and support.
- **Engineering culture**: Merit-based, fast-paced, with high ownership; top talent sourced from Tesla, Boeing, NASA JPL, and other aerospace leaders.
- **Open roles**: Over 1,600 active positions across software, AI, avionics, propulsion, supply chain, and more – including internships.

## Sources
1. [SpaceX Careers Page](https://www.spacex.com/careers)
2. [LinkedIn – SpaceX Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacex)
3. [SpaceX IPO Factsheet (PDF)](https://content.spacex.com/cms-assets/FINAL_Documents%20and%20Updates/SpaceX%20IPO_Factsheet.pdf)
4. [SpaceX IPO Pricing Press Release](https://ir.spacex.com/updates/releases-details/2026/Space-Exploration-Technologies-Corp--Announces-Pricing-of-Initial-Public-Offering/default.aspx)
5. [SpaceX Jobs Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacex)

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