Environmental Engineer, Compliance/ Air

SpaceX; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks an Environmental Engineer, Compliance/Air, to lead environmental programs at the Vandenberg Space Force Base site. The role collaborates with EHS leads to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize Tier II, TRI, and HMMP processes while coordinating with engineers across the site.

You will manage audits, liaise with regulators, and support safety initiatives in a fast-paced aerospace environment, with a focus on air and hazardous materials management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience operating or building environmental compliance programs in industrial, aerospace, DoD, or manufacturing settings.
• California environmental compliance experience preferred at aerospace/launch facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve environmental programs at SpaceX's Vandenberg, CA location.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, RCRA, DOT, CUPA, RWQCB, SBCAPCD and other regulations.
• Prepare and submit Tier II and TRI filings; archive calculations and submissions.
• Maintain HMMP/HMBP, CUPA inventories, and Tier II inputs; coordinate testing and permitting actions.
• Plan changes in facilities, review equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop relations with federal, state, and county regulators; work with engineering teams site-wide.
• Assist in high-hazard operations analysis affecting air, waste, or HMMP; coordinate field work.
• Support NEPA, biological monitoring, and debris mitigation requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and drive corrective actions with operations and facilities.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

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 ENGINEER, COMPLIANCE/AIR

This role will work with the Vandenberg EHS lead to run the site's environmental programs for Falcon launch and processing at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The engineer will work in a cross functional environment to maintain various monitoring programs, as well as provide technical expertise on design reviews and operational plans. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields and works well in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and improve environmental programs at SpaceX's Vandenberg, CA location.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by EPA, RCRA, DOT, CUPA, RWQCB, SBCAPCD, and other applicable California and federal regulatory policies.
• Use continuous inventory outputs to prepare, quality-check, and submit Tier II and TRI filings on schedule; archive calculations and submission packages.
• Maintain the Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP/HMBP), CUPA hazardous-materials inventories, and CERS / Tier II business-plan inputs.
• Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing. Review and maintain reports and other relevant records from assessments and permitting activities.
• Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment, and new programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators.
• Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams across the site.
• Work with process owners on equipment/process buy-off and high-hazard chemical operations as they affect air, waste, or HMMP; coordinate source tests and field work with consultants.
• Support NEPA documentation, biological monitoring duties, and landing/marine debris mitigation requirements.
• Perform internal audits and inspections of all environmental programs and recordkeeping; drive corrective actions with operations, facilities, and launch stakeholders.
• Support the EHS team on safety related initiatives and programs as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of professional experience operating or building environmental compliance programs in an industrial, aerospace, DoD, or manufacturing setting.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science/management, chemical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in California environmental compliance, preferably at an aerospace, launch, or federal facility, owning environmental programs.
• Experience with utilizing AI for process optimization and automation of recordkeeping tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation.
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions.
• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies. Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently.
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00

Level 2: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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.

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.

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