Posted by employer 5 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Environmental Health & Safety Engineer at SpaceX is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and conducting job hazard assessments to protect employees from physical and chemical hazards. This role requires a strong background in environmental health and safety, with expertise in federal and state regulations, as well as experience in emergency response and incident management. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of relevant experience and a degree in engineering or a related field. The position is integral to maintaining a safe working environment in a fast-paced aerospace setting.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 5 months ago — first seen on Joblaze May 6, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 7, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 5 other locations at SpaceX: Cape Canaveral, FL, Vandenberg, CA, Starbase, TX, Bastrop, TX, McGregor, TX.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,900).
- Starts above 73% of 11 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Microsoft Office we track (median $83,200 across 3 companies).
- Microsoft Office appears in 1.8% of 3011 comparable mid other roles in United States; CERCLA appears in 0.1% of 3011 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Environmental Health & Safety Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $95,000–$130,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Environmental Health & Safety Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CERCLA, DOT, EPA, Microsoft Office, NEPA, NFPA.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Environmental Health & Safety Engineer role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies
- Implement and develop safety and health programs including but not limited to:
- OSHA general industry and construction standards
- Confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, and lock-out/tag-out
- Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures
- Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards
- Understand and implement machine guarding where needed
- Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees
- Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
- Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification audits
- Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions and preventive measures
- Ensure hazards are being appropriately addressed and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments are created.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety
- Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
- Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
Pay Range:
Level 1: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00
Level 2: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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