EHS Engineer: Hazard-Prevention & Compliance Lead

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Brownsville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer in Brownsville, TX to join a small, integrated team supporting Starship development and testing. You will perform safety reviews, lead incident investigations, and develop programs aligned with OSHA, NFPA, and EPA requirements.

This on-site role requires relocation if needed and may involve extended hours. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in EHS disciplines, a engineering degree, and strong knowledge of process safety, hazmat, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work closely with test engineers and technician teams to perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations to ensure safe execution
• Lead or assist in all aspects of incident investigations, including initial follow-up, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure
• 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
• Implement and develop safety and health programs including but not limited to: OSHA general industry and construction standards, HAZCOM, hazmat, cryogenics, compressed gases, Confined space, fall protection and lock-out/tag-out, Radiation and laser safety
• Implement and develop environmental programs including but not limited to: SPCC & SWPPP, Title V air permitting, LQG hazardous waste management
• Develop safety solutions to resolve EHS hazards/ concerns within cost and schedule constraints following a safety order of precedence to include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, work practice controls, training, and PPE
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• 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, ATF, TCEQ, TRRC and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Relocation to Brownsville, TX if not local; this is not a remote or hybrid position
• Occasional extended hours and weekend work as needed
• ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen/national or eligible for required authorizations

Skills

Environmental Health

Safety Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer in Brownsville, TX to join a small, integrated team supporting Starship development and testing. You will perform safety reviews, lead incident investigations, and develop programs aligned with OSHA, NFPA, and EPA requirements.

This on-site role requires relocation if needed and may involve extended hours. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in EHS disciplines, a engineering degree, and strong knowledge of process safety, hazmat, and