Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Satellites)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Company shuttles from select Seattle locations

Long-term incentives and stock options

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is searching for an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer in Redmond, WA. This role entails providing essential EHS support for satellite manufacturing, ensuring compliance with various safety regulations.

The ideal applicant should possess over 3 years in EHS disciplines and demonstrate strong capabilities in incident management and safety reviews. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $130,000 annually are offered, along with substantial leave and stock options.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines.
• Ability to analyze data and trends for proactive safety approaches.
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical EHS support to satellite manufacturing teams.
• Perform safety reviews of complex hazardous operations.
• Develop compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH regulations.

Skills

Environmental and occupational safety

Microsoft Office

Investigations and root cause analysis

Incident management

Education

3+ years of experience in EHS disciplines

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Satellites)

Redmond, WA

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.

Overview

As part of the SpaceX Satellites Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, you will provide technical EHS support to our satellite manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands‑on, and works well in a fast‑paced environment.

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
• 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 personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure that safety of personnel, property, and the environment are within acceptable risk boundaries.
• 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.
• Analyze data and trends to work on a proactive safety approach.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery.
• A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary.
• A sense of curiosity for how things work.
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct.
• Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi‑tasking capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to provide effective services.
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non‑hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water.
• Experience and/or education in construction safety.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted.
• Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean.
• Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re‑certifications, and chemical testing.
• Position is subject to pre‑employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.
• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Redmond, WA area.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range:

Level I: $95,000 – $115,000 per year

Level II: $110,000 – $130,000 per year

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

In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for long‑term incentives, company stock or cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Employees receive 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 discounts and perks.

Paid vacation: 3 weeks. Paid holidays: 10 or more per year. Washington State employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.

Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday‑Friday.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 an affirmative action plan or requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].