Customs Operations Specialist (Starlink) - Quick Hire!

SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company dedicated to advancing the frontiers of space exploration. Founded with the vision of enabling humanity to become an interplanetary species, SpaceX focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies that make space travel more affordable and accessible. The company is heavily involved in designing, manufacturing, and launching rockets and spacecraft, with remarkable projects including the Falcon rockets, Dragon spacecraft, and the Starship launch system. SpaceX’s ultimate mission is to establish human life on Mars, shaping the future of humanity’s presence beyond Earth. SpaceX’s Starlink project represents a bold initiative to provide high-speed satellite internet globally, especially in underserved and remote areas. The program involves a rapidly expanding constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites designed to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity worldwide. This venture not only supports SpaceX’s commercial ambitions but also drives innovative logistics and supply chain efforts to ensure the smooth operation and delivery of Starlink products to customers globally. The Customs Operations Specialist (Starlink) role is a critical position within the Starlink Logistics team, responsible for managing international import operations and navigating complex customs regulations to ensure Starlink’s products reach customers timely. This full-time, onsite position based in Bastrop, TX, centers around coordinating daily import activities including interactions with customs brokers, vendors, freight forwarders, and couriers. The specialist will assign accurate tariff classifications such as Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes and Schedule B numbers, ensuring compliance with international trade laws and government agency requirements including those from the FDA, EPA, and others. Candidates in this role will play an essential part in maintaining regulatory compliance by conducting thorough document reviews and audits of customs entries, ensuring accurate record keeping per legal guidelines. The position demands a detail-oriented and analytical mindset to spot improvement opportunities that streamline import processes. Furthermore, the specialist will collaborate across teams and external partners to resolve customs clearance issues promptly, maintain smooth supply chain functions, and support ongoing system and process improvements. This role offers the chance to contribute directly to a high-impact global logistics operation within the fast-paced aerospace and telecommunications sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about international trade compliance and supply chain management looking to join an industry-leading company shaping the future of space technology and global communications. SpaceX offers a dynamic work environment where problem-solving skills and a proactive approach drive significant contributions toward making humanity’s multiplanetary future a reality.

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
• 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
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields
• Must have at least 1 year of international trade compliance experience