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# Supervisor, Spaceport Operations (Transportation) at SpaceX

- **Company:** SpaceX
- **Location:** Starbase, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8806096002?gh_jid=8806096002

## 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.

## SUPERVISOR, SPACEPORT OPERATIONS (TRANSPORTATION)

The Spaceport Operations Supervisor will develop, manage, market, provide strategic direction, and oversight of transportation programs (employee commute shuttles, on-site shuttles, airport shuttles, Tesla rental program, bike share, hovercraft commuter operations, and related amenities) while supporting broader Spaceport Village operations including site amenities and customer service. You will optimize routes, operational practices, and parking systems for the most efficient, safest, and highest-participation transportation program possible. You will train and implement effective customer service strategies, coordinate operations, analyze data, monitor and motivate staff, ensure excellent customer service, engage customers, hire and develop talent, maintain mandatory training, handle scheduling and payroll, and drive process improvements. This role supports the SpaceX mission by delivering efficient transportation logistics, outstanding customer service, vehicle/amenity maintenance, and quality-of-life support that boosts morale and productivity.

## RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversee the full portfolio of transportation programs: off-site shuttles (vans and charter buses), on-site shuttle service, Tesla rental program, hovercraft commuter operations, bike share, parking lots/structures/facilities, and related team-building or employee engagement events
- Innovate approaches to increase participation in employee commuter and parking programs through communications, messaging, incentive systems, and creative campaigns
- Act as primary point of contact for parking and transportation facilities; perform strategic analysis to improve and optimize overall system efficiency, routes, and operational practices
- Recommend and support development of internal transportation and parking policies, procedures, and programs
- Lead internal customer relations for commute/transportation questions and feedback; oversee customer service, issue resolution, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans
- Oversee communication of systems/service changes to stakeholders (email, newsletter, intranet/app, signage, basic graphics)
- Interface with internal stakeholders (including Spaceport Development, Facilities, Culinary, and Hospitality teams) to understand, develop, and align goals
- Monitor quality, consistency, and financial activities of Spaceport transportation and related operations; set/enforce standards, inspect and routinely walk areas of responsibility; strategically drive revenue and improve operating costs
- Train staff on customer service, anticipating guest/employee needs, problem resolution, and safety practices; create and maintain in-person and online training materials; ensure the team is current with all mandatory company training
- Enforce proper safety practices and support high-volume, complex multidisciplinary operations

## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of leadership experience in transportation program management, hospitality, or other corporate employee services programs

## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related field
- Experience opening new operations and/or creating operational procedures from the ground up; 1+ years in SpaceX Spaceport Operations a plus
- Advanced knowledge of customer service and problem resolution; excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in a corporate environment; proficient knowledge of human resources management and Microsoft Office/Outlook
- Ability to organize work for large groups in various service formats; strong time management skills
- Experience with high-volume, complex multidisciplinary operations and leading teams of 10+ staff members
- Eye for aesthetic industrial design; ability to read and understand basic floor plans; familiarity with space planning, facilities in an aerospace industry, and ERP software for RFPOs/work orders
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment; make independent judgments with limited information; logical and strategic approach to solving problems
- Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in writing) between employees, vendors, and customers
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects, with flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations for significant/extended periods of time as needed (up to 85% of the time)
- Must be able to relocate to Starbase, Texas

## 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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