Lead air permitting strategies and ensure compliance with environmental regulations at SpaceX's Texas facilities.
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Principal Environmental Engineer at SpaceX is responsible for developing and implementing air permitting strategies while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. This role requires extensive knowledge of the Clean Air Act and related regulations, along with strong skills in environmental compliance and data interpretation. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of experience in environmental health and safety, particularly in complex manufacturing settings. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams and regulatory agencies, reflecting SpaceX's commitment to maintaining high environmental standards.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 13 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from SpaceX's career page.
- SpaceX has 2055 other open roles including Avionics Technician (Falcon & Dragon), Full Stack Software Engineer, Manufacturing, Global Operations Lead (Tax Technology).
- 6 active environmental compliance roles on Joblaze right now.
- 6 active NSPS roles on Joblaze right now.
- 6 active Clean Air Act roles on Joblaze right now.
Quick facts
- Is the Principal Environmental Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Principal Environmental Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: environmental compliance, NSPS, air dispersion modeling, Clean Air Act, Air Permitting, emissions calculations.
- 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 principal-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Principal Environmental 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.
PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute site-specific air permitting strategies at SpaceX sites
- Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities or new construction, reviewing new or modified equipment and new programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the Clean Air Act and applicable federal and state air regulations; interpret and apply requirements across jurisdictions
- Track, review, and interpret new and proposed federal and state air regulations (including Clean Air Act amendments, NSPS, NESHAP, and state implementation plans) and provide timely guidance to engineering and leadership teams
- Conduct internal air compliance audits and support external regulatory inspections across multiple sites to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
- Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing. Review and maintain reports and other relevant records from assessments and permitting activities
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators
- Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams and leadership across sites
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree
- 12+ years of experience in the design, development, and general operational oversight of EHS disciplines
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in environmental management or engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering
- Demonstrated expertise in federal air regulations, including the Clean Air Act, NSPS (particularly Subpart KKKKa), Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), and Title V operating permits
- Track record of successful permitting execution at complex sites and maintaining positive relationships with regulatory agencies including but not limited to TCEQ
- Experience in environmental field with 5+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation
- Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions
- Experience developing and implementing air compliance programs across multiple facilities or states
- Experience with emissions calculations, air dispersion modeling, and compliance strategies for complex industrial sources
- Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies. Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently
- Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation to a Texas SpaceX facility if not already local to Texas
- Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
- Periodic travel to other sites may be required
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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.