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Spaceport Experience Specialist

Starbase, TX
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Spaceport Experience Specialist plays a key role in designing and delivering best-in-class employee experiences across SpaceX. This role supports the execution of internal and external programming, site activations, wellness offerings, and community-building efforts that enhance culture, boost morale, and drive engagement at our spaceport locations. You will partner with internal teams to bring large-scale initiatives to life while also owning the day-to-day execution of services, events, and amenities that improve quality of life for SpaceX employees. The ideal candidate is creative, operationally-minded, and has a sharp eye for aesthetics. You'll be responsible for improving shared spaces, owning internal communications like the monthly Experience newsletter, and helping create environments where employees feel inspired and supported.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support Spaceport Experience operations including onsite events, amenities, wellness activations, and engagement programming
  • Lead the creation and distribution of the monthly experience newsletter, managing content, formatting, and stakeholder coordination
  • Identify and execute improvements across employee-facing spaces, ensuring they are functional, inviting, and aligned with SpaceX's design aesthetic
  • Support signage updates, space refreshes, and design-forward upgrades in collaboration with Facilities and Development teams
  • Monitor the quality and consistency of employee-facing services, resolving issues and upholding operational standards
  • Assist with event logistics, vendor coordination, signage, and internal communication workflows
  • Train staff on customer service expectations, anticipating needs, and effective problem resolution
  • Maintain team documentation including SOPs, onboarding guides, and playbooks
  • Track program data, ticketing trends, and supports internal reporting
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Culinary, Safety, Facilities, and other internal partners
  • Draft scopes of work, conducts job walkdowns, and supports the RFPO and purchasing process

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience within the hospitality or operations industry

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong creative instincts and a polished eye for aesthetics and space design
  • Experience launching new programs or services from the ground up
  • Experience managing internal newsletters, campaigns, or communication tools
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and collaborative/project tools
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Familiar with vendor bidding, purchasing processes, and creating scopes of work
  • Ability to read floor plans and assist with space planning decisions
  • Highly organized with strong time management and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • Experience developing SOPs, onboarding materials, and internal training docs
  • Self-starter comfortable operating with limited direction and adjusting to evolving priorities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a large facility for long periods

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. Section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 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.

About SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX is one of the most influential aerospace companies in the world, transforming space launch, satellite communications, and deep-space transportation. Founded by Elon Musk, SpaceX designs and manufactures advanced rockets and spacecraft, including Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship, alongside the Dragon spacecraft and the Starlink satellite internet constellation. The company plays a major role in U.S. space access, national security launch capabilities, and commercial space infrastructure.

For job seekers, SpaceX offers opportunities across some of the most demanding engineering disciplines in the industry, including aerospace engineering, propulsion, software development, avionics, manufacturing, robotics, materials science, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, technicians, and builders who want to work in a high-intensity environment focused on rapid iteration, vertical integration, and hands-on hardware development at scale.

Unlike traditional aerospace contractors that rely heavily on long development cycles, SpaceX operates with a fast-paced, vertically integrated engineering culture where teams design, build, test, and fly systems in rapid succession. Employees often work directly on flight hardware and production systems, contributing to programs that routinely push the boundaries of reusability, launch frequency, and cost reduction in space access.

As global demand for satellite communications, space infrastructure, and national security launch services continues to grow, SpaceX remains one of the most important employers in aerospace and defense-adjacent technology. For professionals seeking a highly challenging, mission-driven career at the cutting edge of spaceflight and advanced engineering, SpaceX stands out as one of the most ambitious and impactful companies in the world.

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