Join SpaceX as a Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer at SpaceX is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, conducting hazard assessments, and monitoring workplace conditions to mitigate risks. This role requires expertise in OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards, along with strong organizational skills and experience in both environmental and safety disciplines. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering with a focus on occupational health and safety, and at least five years of relevant experience. The position is integral to maintaining a safe working environment as SpaceX advances its ambitious goals in aerospace.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze August 14, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 7, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,800).
- Starts above 29% of 1210 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 189 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Raptor/Starship) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $130,000–$190,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Raptor/Starship) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
- 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 (Raptor/Starship) 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
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies
- 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
- Develop, implement and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)
- Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, TRRC, RWQCB, NEPA and other applicable regulatory agencies
- Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management
- Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
- Conduct and monitor the NPDES and other discharge permits/plans
- Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD
- Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including DOT and RCRA
- Maintain compliance with the Certified Unified Program Agency
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ 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 and/or environmental engineering
- Experience in both environmental and safety fields
- Experience with implementing and maintaining compliance with storm water regulations
- Experience with implementing and maintaining compliance with the CEQA regulations
- 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
- Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water
- 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
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 3: $130,000.00 - $190,000.00
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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