EHS Engineer: Contractor Safety & Global Compliance

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer focused on contractor management. You will develop safety programs, assess risks, and coordinate with suppliers, legal, and operations to maintain compliance across sites.

The role requires 3+ years in EHS with contractor oversight, travel readiness, and strong communication—plus a proactive safety mindset to support field teams and leadership worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in safety/environmental discipline or related field.
• Proven experience in managing contractor safety programs.
• Experience in high-risk/industrial environments preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization.
• Collaborate with supply, legal and operational partners to drive program success.
• Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner.
• Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal teams as needed.
• Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight.
• Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to operational needs.
• Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations.
• Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Contractor management

EHS program development

Safety audits

Regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA)

Field safety leadership

Incident investigations

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Word/PowerPoint

Job description

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT

We are seeking a highly capable and self-motivatedEHS professionalto join our Business Operations team. This role is critical in delivering proactive environmental, health, and safety support across a dynamic and fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate is a confident, autonomous operator who thrives while working with minimal supervision and possesses a strong customer service mindset. This position requires a proactive safety leader who can effectively support field teams, leadership, and operational stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization


• Collaborate with supply, legal and operational partners to drive program success


• Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner


• Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal teams as needed.


• Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight


• Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to operational needs


• Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations


• Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree


• 3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• Demonstrated experience in managing contractor safety management programs


• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments


• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and make sound decisions in the field


• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Proven experience supporting business operations or field-based teams


• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations


• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred


• Excellent organizational, presentation, training and communication skills


• Experience with interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety regulations


• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management


• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)


• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed


• If not local to a SpaceX site relocation will be necessary


• Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally

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 [e-mail].