Join SpaceX as a Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support operations at the Rocket Development & Test Site.
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First seen on Joblaze 9 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 9 hours ago
What you'll build
- Evaluate facilities and processes for potential hazards
- Collaborate on job hazard assessments and design reviews
- Perform inspections and audits of facilities and equipment
- Investigate incidents using root-cause analysis techniques
- Support development of contingency and emergency plans
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of experience in engineering design or operations
Nice to have
- Experience applying engineering principles to safety programs
- Familiarity with safety systems and industrial hygiene
- Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA regulations
- Experience with waste management and operational compliance
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Practical constraints
- This is not a remote or hybrid position
- Position occasionally requires extended hours and weekends
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer at SpaceX plays a crucial role in assessing and mitigating risks at the Rocket Development & Test Site, applying engineering principles to ensure safety and compliance. This position requires a strong background in engineering, particularly in high-reliability environments, along with expertise in safety systems and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of relevant experience and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. The role is part of a tight-knit team focused on operational success and safety.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 9, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 3 other locations at SpaceX: Starbase, TX, McGregor, TX, Starbase, TX.
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in McGregor, Texas, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in McGregor, Texas, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. 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.
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:
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