Is the Sr. Industrial Hygienist 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. Industrial Hygienist 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. Industrial Hygienist role at SpaceX.

Sr. Industrial Hygienist at SpaceX

Joblaze summary

In the role of Sr. Industrial Hygienist at SpaceX, the individual will oversee the development and implementation of industrial hygiene and ergonomics programs across all facilities. Key skills include expertise in environmental health and safety, data analysis, and familiarity with AI applications for exposure monitoring. This position is suited for experienced professionals with a background in high-volume manufacturing or aerospace operations, particularly those with a strong focus on compliance and process improvement. The role is integral to enhancing safety standards within a rapidly evolving aerospace environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze August 14, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 11, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 4 other locations at SpaceX: Hawthorne, CA, McGregor, TX, Bastrop, TX, Starbase, TX.
Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
Starts above 29% of 1259 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 189 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Sr. Industrial Hygienist 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. Industrial Hygienist 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. Industrial Hygienist 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. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

As part of the SpaceX Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) team, you will be the responsible owner of the Hawthorne Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics Programs. This position will be responsible for ensuring that industrial hygiene and ergonomic programs are developed and implemented across all SpaceX locations in addition to being internal expertise for SpaceX EHS leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, implement, and continuously improve industrial hygiene programs across SpaceX facilities, including chemical, noise, and ergonomic exposure assessments.
Design and maintain dashboards and metrics to track industrial hygiene performance, exposure trends, and program effectiveness.
Identify opportunities to apply data analysis, automation, and AI/ML to improve exposure monitoring, risk prediction, and program efficiency.
Partner with operations, engineering, and facilities teams to integrate industrial hygiene controls into new processes and facilities from the design phase.
Lead or support exposure monitoring campaigns and interpret results to recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
Build and document standardized processes and tools to improve the operational maturity of the industrial hygiene function.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and other applicable regulations while driving beyond-compliance performance.
Develop and deliver training programs for employees and leadership on industrial hygiene topics.
Support incident investigations and root cause analysis involving potential exposure events.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree.
5+ years of experience in the design, development, and/or general operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or working toward certification.
Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) and basic data analysis.
Familiarity with applying AI or machine learning to safety or exposure data.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing or rapid iteration environments.
Knowledge of aerospace or launch vehicle operations.
Strong project management and process improvement skills (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $130,000.00 - $190,000.00

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.

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Sr. Industrial Hygienist

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