Lead Inventory Specialist (Starship) - Multiple Shifts
SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
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.
LEAD INVENTORY SPECIALIST (STARSHIP) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support daily/weekly team meetings by participating in ways to help the team improve
Oversee daily shift backlogs. Maintain continual oversight of RFI backlogs and incoming backlogs to ensure compliance with metric targets
Reassign daily shift resources to meet demands
Function as a focal point for area group production coordinators and priorities
Participate in adding to the area’s to-do lists for improvement projects
Fulfill resource gaps when shifts are short-handed
Mentor employees to meet supervisor expectations for the job
Train continuously to improve employees’ skills
Monitor department consumables and reordering
Monitor the general fulfillment center email inbox
Pick, lift, organize, and move standard hardware, raw material, purchased parts, machined details, and assemblies to support inventory control for launch operations at the Cape Canaveral launch site
Assemble racks, look for parts, organize supplies, and perform any other tasks directed by the inventory manager
Perform picking function to create necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware as required; ascertain that all parts are available and accounted for in the kit
Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures
Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock
Perform daily cycle counts
Effectively utilize ERP systems
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of inventory control experience
1+ years of experience leading a team or process in a warehousing, logistics, or manufacturing environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience operating forklifts
5+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse
ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
Capability to operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment
Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Ability to work the one of the following shifts
1st shift: Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
2nd shift: Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 2:30 am
Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
Ability to lift to 50 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
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 .
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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 .