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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Transport Technician

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22/hr - $35/hr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Transport Technician is responsible for coordinating the safe transport of flight modules, overseeing the transport crew, and ensuring compliance with transportation regulations and documentation.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinate and safely transport flight modules from origin to destination

Responsible for the entire transport crew and support staff during transit and hand-off operations, including accompanying SpaceX personnel (logistics technicians, tiller operators, spotters) and outside contracted vendors (truck drivers, pole cars, private escorts)

Review all transportation documentation before departure to ensure transport strategy is in proper order for flight vehicle transport (permits, height checklist, pre/post trip); prepare contingency plans to mitigate risk

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/CFR (Department of Transportation) and CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) for logistics and manufacturing for development and improvements to new and existing transport hardware

Evaluate in-transit risks and provide on-site solutions such as routing, repairs, escorts, and/or drivers to alleviate risks

Utilize master production schedule to coordinate resources, ensuring teams and transport hardware/equipment are available

Oversee the accurate compilation and recording of daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, security meetings, permit/route reviews, and procedural adherence

Develop, document, and coordinate work instructions with logistics management teams to ensure efficient packaging of flight vehicles, modules, and equipment is maintained

Create and maintain reports, presentations, and metrics as required to add value to the organization and company development

Manage the development and implementation of annual and long-term objectives for logistic activities, and participates in the development of these objectives

Make recommendations to logistics management to improve the health, timing, and safety of all movements

Communicate with internal teams and suppliers

Continuously generate ideas to improve our systems and processes

Qualification

Load transport experienceDOT regulations knowledgeTransport equipment maintenanceMS Office SuiteRiggingPackaging experienceCommunication skillsExperience in fast-paced environment