EHS Engineer: Lead Safety, Compliance & Industrial Hygiene

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer in Hawthorne to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of safety programs across facilities and operations. You will ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH standards, conduct hazard analyses, and drive continuous improvement in health and safety practices.

The role requires 3+ years in EHS, a degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health and safety, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines.
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH and other regulatory agencies.
• Implement safety and health programs including OSHA general industry & construction standards, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, and LOTO.
• Collaborate with leadership to complete hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies.
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards and ensure appropriate PPE and JHA processes are in place.
• Inspect facilities, machinery and safety equipment to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Investigate industrial accidents to determine root causes and preventive actions.
• Provide recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Hazard analysis

Industrial hygiene

OSHA standards

Regulatory documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health & safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer in Hawthorne to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of safety programs across facilities and operations. You will ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH standards, conduct hazard analyses, and drive continuous improvement in health and safety practices.

The role requires 3+ years in EHS, a degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health and safety, and strong regulatory knowledge.