SpaceX

Global Logistics Lead (Dangerous Goods)

SpaceX$100K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in compliance, audit, or risk management
  • 5+ years managing air, ground, and ocean dangerous goods shipments
  • 3+ years with U.S. and international DG regulations
  • Current certifications: DOT, IATA, and IMDG

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance DG policies and procedures for transport
  • Act as a subject matter expert on DG regulations such as IATA and IMDG
  • Conduct internal audits for regulatory compliance
  • Implement scalable solutions to reduce risk and support growth
  • Foster relationships with regulators and key industry partners
  • Align operational controls with senior leadership
  • Provide regulatory guidance for new business models

Benefits

  • Participation in a dynamic and innovative work culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Regular onsite presence in diverse locations
  • Potential involvement in exciting aerospace projects
Full Job Description
GLOBAL LOGISTICS LEAD (DANGEROUS GOODS)

SpaceX is looking for a highly motivated Dangerous Goods (DG) Lead, known internally as a Global Logistics Lead to join the Logistics team. This role owns the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of DG policies, controls, and processes to ensure safe, compliant, and scalable transportation of dangerous goods across air, ocean, and ground networks.

You will partner closely with internal teams, carriers, consultants, and regulators to drive safety and compliance across the company while enabling new transportation models that support Starlink's rapid growth. Success in this role requires strong regulatory expertise, operational judgment, and the ability to turn complex requirements into clear, scalable processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve DG policies, procedures, and controls for air, ocean, and ground transportation
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on IATA, 49 CFR, IMDG, and related U.S. and international DG regulations
  • Conduct internal audits of processes and documentation to ensure full regulatory compliance
  • Drive scalable solutions and metric-based continuous improvement that reduce risk and support business growth
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, industry associations, and key partners
  • Partner with senior leadership across organizations to align policy, risk posture, and operational controls
  • Support new business opportunities and transportation models with clear regulatory guidance


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience managing air, ground, and ocean dangerous goods shipments
  • 3+ years of experience with U.S. and international DG regulations and import/export compliance
  • Current valid certifications: DOT, IATA, and IMDG


PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong experience with lithium battery transportation and classification
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth logistics or aerospace environment
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20-25%
  • This position is based in Bastrop, TX or Redmond/Woodinville, WA, or Hawthorne, CA and requires regular onsite presence


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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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