Join SpaceX as an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support safe work conditions in launch vehicle manufacturing.
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What you'll build
- Perform comprehensive reviews of manufacturing and test procedures
- Establish preventative maintenance procedures for safety-critical equipment
- Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation
- Conduct incident investigations and provide recommendations for corrective action
- Facilitate employee classroom safety trainings
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma with 4+ years of experience implementing EHS programs
Nice to have
- BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, SMS, OHST etc.)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- High level of emotional intelligence
- Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery
Practical constraints
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
- Willingness to work extended hours when needed
- Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Requirements
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at SpaceX is responsible for providing essential EHS support to manufacturing teams, focusing on hazard assessments and safety protocols. Key skills include proficiency in EHS instrumentation, incident investigation, and employee training, alongside a strong understanding of safety regulations. This role is suited for individuals with a background in EHS programs, ideally with relevant certifications and experience in fast-paced environments. The position plays a critical part in ensuring safe operations as SpaceX advances its ambitious goals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 3, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Environmental Health & Safety Specialist role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX, United States.
- 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 Specialist 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 SPECIALIST
As part of the SpaceX Environmental Health & Safety team, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical EHS support to a wide array of launch vehicle manufacturing teams. As a tactical extension of the EHS engineering team, you will serve to reinforce safe work and work conditions for our most valuable assets, our employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform comprehensive reviews of manufacturing and test procedures and draft job hazard assessments (JHAs) to define hazard controls prior to work execution
- Establish preventative maintenance procedures for safety-critical equipment including air monitoring devices, fall protection, respirators and more
- Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation
- Maintain records for industrial hygiene studies/remediation sampling, employee training, and work permits
- Qualify PPE requirements through in-depth hazard analysis and review of consensus agency standards (NIOSH/ANSI etc.)
- Functional testing of active and passive machine guarding devices in a wide array of applications
- Perform safety inspections and address deficiencies to mitigate risk
- Conduct incident investigations and provide recommendation for corrective action
- Play an active role in emergency response planning
- Facilitate employee classroom safety trainings and curate relevant course content catered the teams you are supporting
- Review lockout/tagout procedures for complex work cells and industrial machinery
- Monitor safety equipment inventories to ensure supplies such as PPE are readily available for employees
- Provide supplemental environmental compliance support as required by Environmental Engineering
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary
- A sense of curiosity for how things work
- Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery
- High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
- BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, SMS, OHST etc.)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
- Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing
- Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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