Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive medical, vision & dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer in Hawthorne, CA. The role oversees regulatory compliance and safety program development across OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH standards, with focus on hazard assessments and incident investigations.

Responsibilities include implementing machine guarding, LOTO, and exposure monitoring, plus leading policy updates and audits to ensure a safe workplace for all employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3+ years in environmental, health and safety disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations and their application.
• Experience in safety program design, implementation and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance with OSHA/NFPA/NIOSH and other regulations.
• Create and implement safety and health programs including confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, and LOTO.
• Perform job hazard assessments and enforce health and safety policies.
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards.
• Investigate incidents to identify root causes and preventive actions.
• Inspect facilities, machinery and PPE to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Safety program implementation

Hazard assessment

OSH knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/EH&S

Tools

OSHA / NFPA / NIOSH guidelines

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Implement and develop safety and health programs including but not limited to:
  • OSHA general industry and construction standards
  • Confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, and lock-out/tag-out
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards
• Understand and implement machine guarding where needed
• Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification audits
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions and preventive measures
• Ensure hazards are being appropriately addressed and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments are created.

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 engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Aff… or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].