JOB DETAILS

Inventory Specialist - Multiple Shifts

CompanySpaceX
LocationVandenberg Village
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 5, 2026
About The Company
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA. For more information, visit www.spacex.com.
About the 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.

INVENTORY SPECIALIST - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Pick, lift, organize, and move standard hardware, raw material, purchased parts, machined details, and assemblies to support inventory control for the F9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft production  
  • Assemble racks, look for parts, organize supplies, and any other tasks directed by inventory control lead and manager
  • Perform picking function to create necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware as required and assuring that all parts are accounted for and available in kits
  • Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with good practice/procedures
  • Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock
  • Perform daily cycle counts
  • Effectively utilize ERP system

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of inventory control experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 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 Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
  • Ability to work one of the following shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed to reach critical mission milestones:
    • Weekday Day Shift:
      • 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
    • Weekend Day Shift:
      • 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Wednesday - Saturday 
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Inventory Specialist/Level 1: $22.00 - $25.25/hour
Inventory Specialist/Level 2: $24.75 - $29.75/hour
Inventory Specialist/Level 3: $27.50 - $35.50/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. 

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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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. 

Key Skills
Inventory controlMaterial handlingKittingCycle countsERP systemsSAPOracleMicrosoft OfficeForklift operationHardware assemblyStock rotationWarehouse operations
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingTradesEngineering
Benefits
Company stockStock optionsLong-term cash awardsDiscretionary bonusesEmployee stock purchase planMedical coverageVision coverageDental coverage401(k) retirement planShort-term disability insuranceLong-term disability insuranceLife insurancePaid parental leavePaid vacationPaid holidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Inventory Specialist is responsible for picking, organizing, and moving hardware and raw materials to support rocket and spacecraft production. They must maintain accurate inventory records, perform cycle counts, and ensure proper material handling procedures are followed.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$22 - $36
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
19293
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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