- Company: SpaceX
- Location: Redmond, Washington
- Salary: $115,000–$165,000/yr
SpaceX at a glance
spacex.com- Founded 2002
- Employees 160
- Ticker SPCX
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
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SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.) is a U.S. spaceflight, telecom, and AI company founded in 2002, with hubs including Starbase, Texas. Its Space unit leads global orbital launches; Connectivity runs Starlink; AI covers Grok and related products. Public ticker referenced as SPCX.
119,357 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Job Title: Dangerous Goods Lead
Company: SpaceX
Location: Redmond, Washington
Role Overview
SpaceX is seeking a dedicated and experienced Dangerous Goods (DG) Lead to join our team. As the DG Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations related to the transportation of hazardous materials. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement safety protocols, manage risk assessments, and ensure the safe handling and transport of dangerous goods.
Core Duties
- Ensure compliance with international and local regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive safety procedures for the handling and storage of hazardous materials.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify potential hazards associated with the transport of dangerous goods.
- Train staff on safe handling practices and emergency response procedures related to dangerous goods.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Degree in Chemistry, Safety Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in the transportation of dangerous goods, preferably within the aerospace industry.
- Familiarity with international regulations such as ICAO, IMDG Code, and DOT.
- Strong knowledge of safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
More About SpaceX
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. Our team is driven by a shared passion for space exploration and innovation.
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- SpaceX stock closes below debut price at $148 in two-day slide after Nasdaq-100 inclusion - CNBC
- SpaceX only works if Musk can get the cost down for each launch: Jim Cramer - CNBC
- SpaceX just launched the 1st-ever nuclear-powered commercial satellite - Space
- ispace to send larger payloads to the moon on SpaceX’s Starship - SpaceNews
- Watch a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch for record-breaking 36th time early on July 9 - Space
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Working in Redmond, Washington
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Role is on-site in Redmond, Washington, Washington (98052 area). Expect Eastside tech/industrial commute patterns; not listed as remote.
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Washington: 7.0% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Washington: $17.13/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Washington: $89,679 — via FRED
Home prices in Washington (year over year): +1.7% — via FRED
Median household income in King County: $122,148 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in King County: 28 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in King County: Drove Alone (50%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in King County: 95% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Clise, James W., House, listed 1973 (891m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 61°F / low 43°F year-round (summers around 75°F, winters around 34°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $2,146/mo · $2,501/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 15m (49 ft)
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No cert catalog was supplied for this posting. Prioritize UN Model Regulations, DOT 49 CFR, IATA DGR, and SpaceX site hazardous-materials procedures; deepen incident investigation and training facilitation.
- Walk a DG classification and packing decision for aerospace hardware.
- Explain how you balance schedule pressure with regulatory holds.
- Describe training or audit programs you led for shippers/handlers.
Strong fit if you have hazmat leadership in aerospace, defense, or high-tempo manufacturing and want SpaceX’s launch/Starlink logistics tempo in Redmond—not remote.
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Listing facts
- Role Dangerous Goods Lead
- Employer SpaceX
- Location Redmond, Washington
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $115,000–$165,000/yr
- Posted August 17, 2026
- Apply by September 17, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (292 words)
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