Lead Equipment Safety Engineer – Machinery & Risk

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Equipment Safety Engineer to provide strategic technical oversight of machine and equipment safety across manufacturing and high-hazard operations. The role focuses on risk assessment, safeguarding, and functional safety with mentorship across the team.

The ideal candidate will interpret OSHA/ANSI/ISO standards and translate them into practical guidance for engineering and operations, lead incident investigations, and collaborate across disciplines to embed safety into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in machine or equipment safety engineering in industrial/high-hazard environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI B11, ISO 13849, IEC 62061; CMSE or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical oversight of machine and equipment safety programs across manufacturing and high-hazard operations.
• Lead complex equipment safety assessments and risk-reduction initiatives for new and existing machinery and systems.
• Own and improve risk assessment, guarding, LOTO, interlock reviews, and control-system safety programs.
• Interpret OSHA/ISO standards and translate them into practical guidance for engineering and operations.
• Lead investigations of incidents and near-misses; drive corrective actions and engineering controls.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, design, purchasing, and project teams to embed safety in equipment lifecycle.

Skills

Risk assessment

Functional safety

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Equipment Safety Engineer to provide strategic technical oversight of machine and equipment safety across manufacturing and high-hazard operations. The role focuses on risk assessment, safeguarding, and functional safety with mentorship across the team.

The ideal candidate will interpret OSHA/ANSI/ISO standards and translate them into practical guidance for engineering and operations, lead incident investigations, and collaborate across disciplines to embed safety into