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Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Manage the Environmental Health and Safety team at SpaceX, ensuring compliance and safety in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Location
Vandenberg, CA
Compensation
$160k–$215k/yr
Level
lead
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 6 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 5 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

What you'll build

  • Manage EHS team activities and priorities
  • Coordinate with site leadership for EHS involvement
  • Represent EHS at management meetings
  • Implement occupational safety programs
  • Maintain site-specific environmental policies

Must have

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of experience in EHS
  • 3+ years of EHS management experience

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Experience in the aerospace industry
  • Experience leading a team of EHS engineers

Practical constraints

  • Not a remote position
  • Requires relocation if not local to Vandenberg, CA
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends
  • Subject to pre-employment drug testing
  • Ability to pass an Air Force background check

Requirements

Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Benefits

401k Match Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Equity/Stock Options Paid Holidays Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager at SpaceX oversees daily operations of the EHS team, ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental policies. This role requires expertise in EHS disciplines, particularly in the aerospace sector, along with strong leadership skills to guide a diverse team of technicians and engineers. Ideal candidates will have significant management experience and a background in engineering or environmental safety. The position is integral to maintaining safety in a high-stakes, innovative environment.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 5 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 24, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page September 28, 2026.
  • Salary band is in line with the typical range for Management roles (median ~$172,000).
  • Starts above 27% of 308 comparable lead management roles in United States we track (median $189,321 across 90 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Manager, Environmental Health & Safety role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Vandenberg, CA.
What's the salary range?
SpaceX lists $160,000–$215,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Environmental Health & Safety role.
Where is the role based?
SpaceX is hiring for this position in Vandenberg, CA.
What seniority level is this role?
SpaceX targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Manager, Environmental Health & Safety 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.

MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

This position requires a dedicated Environmental Health and Safety professional who will be able to use their skill, knowledge and experience to further our Environmental Health and Safety programs within our fast-paced work environment that includes operations that have never been attempted before! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will:

  • Manage the day-to-day and long-term activities/priorities of the EHS team which will include a combination of technicians, specialists and engineers
  • Coordinate with site leadership to ensure appropriate EHS involvement in department development/modification plans and procedure development
  • Represent the EHS department at site wide management meetings/briefings
  • Provide instructional guidance of job assignments, correct procedures and applicable techniques to perform specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion
  • Ensure mission and values are communicated to the team and are integrated within team goals, objectives, and work tasks
  • Implement all aspects of an occupational safety program, including processes, programs and documentation outlined by OSHA standards
  • Maintain, develop, or implement site-specific environmental policies which include but are not limited to:
    • Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management
    • Air permitting
    • Spill prevention/response
    • Stormwater management
    • Wastewater
  • Coordinate with and serve as the main point of contact for local resource agencies

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of EHS disciplines
  • 3+ years of EHS management experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, or systems safety engineering
  • Experience working in the aerospace industry
  • Experience leading a team of EHS engineers and technicians
  • Experience implementing an occupational safety program, including processes, programs, and documentation outlined by OSHA standards

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Vandenberg, CA area
  • Position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
  • Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Vandenberg

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
$160,000.00 - $215,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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