Dangerous Goods Lead

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Regulatory expertise","Operational judgment","Auditability","Risk management","Cross-functional alignment"]

Own the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of dangerous goods (DG) policies, controls, and processes to enable safe, compliant, scalable transport across air, ocean, and ground networks. Serve as the DG subject matter expert for major U.S. and international regulations, conduct internal audits for compliance, and build regulator/partner relationships. Partner with leadership to align risk posture and support new transportation models for Starlink growth.

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Dangerous Goods Lead

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Job Summary

Own the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of dangerous goods (DG) policies, controls, and processes to enable safe, compliant, scalable transport across air, ocean, and ground networks. Serve as the DG subject matter expert for major U.S. and international regulations, conduct internal audits for compliance, and build regulator/partner relationships. Partner with leadership to align risk posture and support new transportation models for Starlink growth.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key 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 to reduce risk and support growth.
  • •Build relationships with regulators, industry associations, and key partners, and provide regulatory guidance for new transportation models.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •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.
Experience:5+ yearsLogisticsAerospaceImport/export complianceDangerous goodsHigh-growth environments
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Regulatory expertiseOperational judgmentAuditabilityRisk managementCross-functional alignment
Certifications:DOTIATAIMDG
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office SuiteIATA49 CFRIMDGDOTMicrosoft Office

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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