SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMcGregor, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
At least 5 years of experience in engineering design, development, analysis, operations, or manufacturing is required.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering analysis and design principles to evaluate facilities, processes, machinery, and equipment for potential hazards, and develop and implement engineered controls such as machine guarding, ventilation, and structural or safety systems.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on job hazard assessments, design reviews, and implementation of policies and procedures.
Perform inspections, audits, and engineering evaluations of facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify issues and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
Investigate incidents, accidents, or process issues using root-cause analysis techniques, and develop and track engineering-based corrective actions.
Support development of contingency and emergency plans and operational procedures.
Provide engineering guidance to internal customers on design for safety, process improvements, and compliance with applicable standards.
Monitor and analyze operational data, such as exposures, discharges, or process parameters, and recommend engineering solutions.
Maintain documentation, records, and reports as required for operational and regulatory needs.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in an aerospace, industrial, or similar high-reliability environment is preferred.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, or a related field, is preferred.
Experience applying engineering principles to occupational safety, environmental, or process safety programs is preferred.
Familiarity with structural design, safety systems, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, or construction and operational safety is preferred.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, such as OSHA, NFPA, or EPA, and the ability to interpret and apply them in an engineering context is preferred.
Experience with storm water, waste management, permitting, or similar operational compliance is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools such as CAD and analysis software is preferred.
Experience with emergency response or incident management is preferred.

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.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

As part of a small, hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical engineering expertise to support operations at the Rocket Development & Test Site. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who works well in a fast-paced environment, applying core engineering principles to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include supporting other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Apply engineering analysis and design principles to evaluate facilities, processes, machinery, and equipment for potential hazards; develop and implement engineered controls (e.g., machine guarding, ventilation, structural/safety systems)
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on job hazard assessments, design reviews, and implementation of policies/procedures
Perform inspections, audits, and engineering evaluations of facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify issues and recommend corrective/preventive measures
Investigate incidents, accidents, or process issues using root-cause analysis techniques; develop and track engineering-based corrective actions
Support development of contingency/emergency plans and operational procedures
Provide engineering guidance to internal customers on design-for-safety, process improvements, and compliance with applicable standards
Monitor and analyze operational data (e.g., exposures, discharges, or process parameters) and recommend engineering solutions
Maintain documentation, records, and reports as required for operational and regulatory needs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in engineering design, development, analysis, operations, or manufacturing (aerospace, industrial, or similar high-reliability environment preferred)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related field)
Experience applying engineering principles to occupational safety, environmental, or process safety programs
Familiarity with structural design, safety systems, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, or construction/operational safety
Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (OSHA, NFPA, EPA, or equivalent) and ability to interpret/apply them in an engineering context
Experience with storm water, waste management, permitting, or similar operational compliance
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools (e.g., CAD, analysis software)
Experience with emergency response or incident management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the McGregor, Texas area
Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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