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Propellant Scheduler

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · On-site

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.

About the role

The Starship Launch Operations team seeks a highly motivated individual to procure, schedule, and distribute propellants internally for launch and testing. This role will work closely with engineers, technicians, supply chain, finance, and suppliers in a critical support role at the Starbase Launch facility to ensure propellant does not drive rate. This role will use analytics to provide business-critical insights and ensure cross-functional alignment on goals and execution. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed, flexibility required
  • Ability to travel to other SpaceX facilities as needed, travel requirement is up to 25%
  • Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
More about this role

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.

The Starship Launch Operations team seeks a highly motivated individual to procure, schedule, and distribute propellants internally for launch and testing. This role will work closely with engineers, technicians, supply chain, finance, and suppliers in a critical support role at the Starbase Launch facility to ensure propellant does not drive rate. This role will use analytics to provide business-critical insights and ensure cross-functional alignment on goals and execution.

  • Be the liaison between the supply chain, operations, engineering, technicians, and propellant vendors to coordinate fuel & gas deliveries to the site
  • Translate site demand into a weekly delivery schedule for various third-party vendors
  • Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance, cost, and estimated vs. actual consumption
  • Make fast-paced decisions regarding internal and external...

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Starship Launch and Test Ops Engineering

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