
Shuttle Driver - Temporary at SpaceX (Starbase, TX)
SpaceX· Starbase, TX·
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transport people in a shuttle between locations
- Safely load and unload cargo as needed
- Responsible for ensuring shuttle contents are secured for safe and undamaged delivery to destination
- Avoiding high-traffic and accident-prone routes, where possible
- Monitor service records of the vehicle when driving and report all problems to manager immediately
- Responsible for the cleanliness of vehicle and refueling when low
POSITION DETAILS
This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.
- LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)
- LOCATION: Brownsville, TX
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of professional experience driving people in a commercial setting OR 6+ months of contracting driving experience at SpaceX
- Valid Texas Class B (or Class A) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. (Texas CDL required; out-of-state CDLs must be converted per DPS rules)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 10+ years of professional driving experience
- Experience driving a school bus
- Outstanding knowledge of applicable transport and safety codes
- Experience with route planning
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong customer-service background
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Valid driver's license and clean DMV record
- Ability to work all required hours, weekends and off-shifts with minimal notice
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.
Why work at SpaceX
- 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.