Inventory Specialist

SpaceX•Vandenberg Village, CA

1d•$22 - $35

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring an Inventory Specialist to support inventory control for Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft production. The role involves handling and organizing hardware, raw materials, purchased parts, machined details, and assemblies; preparing kits; maintaining inventory accuracy and stock rotation; and using an ERP system. The position requires work at Vandenberg Space Force Base, passing an Air Force background check, and being able to meet the physical requirements of the role. The scheduled day shift is 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend work and overtime may be required as needed to reach critical mission milestones. Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $34.50 per hour across three levels, with the actual level and base salary determined by job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The total rewards package may include stock or long-term cash incentives, discretionary bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan, health coverage, retirement benefits, insurance, paid leave, and other discounts and perks. Applicants must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year of inventory control experience.
Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Ability to work the 6:00 AM–4:30 PM day shift, Monday through Friday, and weekends and overtime as needed to reach critical mission milestones.
Ability to lift 25 pounds unassisted.
Ability to perform lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of inventory control experience in a warehouse.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes.
Capability to operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment.
Experience in the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields.

Responsibilities

Pick, lift, organize, and move standard hardware, raw material, purchased parts, machined details, and assemblies to support inventory control for Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft production.
Assemble racks, locate parts, organize supplies, and perform other tasks as directed by the inventory control lead and manager.
Pick parts, materials, and hardware to create required kits, ensuring all parts are accounted for and available.
Maintain material handling practices in accordance with applicable good practices and procedures.
Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper stock rotation.
Perform daily cycle counts.
Effectively use the ERP system.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under company policy.