Process Safety Engineer

SpaceX; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to establish human safety parameters across cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes. You will become a process safety SME, collaborating with stakeholders to support Earth’s first colonization-class launch vehicles.

The role involves risk assessments, safety system design, and serving as Laser Safety Officer, with a strong emphasis on PFMEA and safety in high-pressure systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 1+ years in manufacturing, quality or design engineering (student projects or internships count).
• Experience with safety systems design and PFMEA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish safety tools and procedures for production process planning and optimization.
• Perform risk assessments on complex machinery and design functional safety systems (SIS, SIL).
• Serve as the department's Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
• Conduct PFMEAs to uphold safe manufacturing processes.
• Analyze tooling and ground support equipment for safety and load factors.
• Provide safety design guidance on high pressure systems and participate in test readiness reviews.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Design engineering

STEM degree

Relocation readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in mechanical/aerospace or related field

Tools

CADNX

SolidWorks

Creo

Catia

MySQL

Python

R

JMP

Minitab

Tableau

Ignition

Ansys

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.

PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

The SpaceX Environmental Health and Safety team is seeking a highly driven engineer to establish human safety parameters across various cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes. A successful engineer in this role will thrive in a high-paced collaborative environment, establishing themselves as a process safety SME with key stakeholders. They will proudly contribute to the design, build, and test of Earth’s first colonization class launch vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish safety tools and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency for production process planning and optimization
• Perform risk assessments on complex industrial machinery, design functional safety systems (SIS, SIL), and review safety code
• Serve as the department's Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
• Conduct PFMEAs to uphold safe manufacturing processes
• Analyze tooling and ground support equipment (GSE) for appropriate safety and load factors
• Provide safety design guidance on high pressure systems and attend test readiness reviews

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or another STEM field
• 1+ years in a manufacturing, quality and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or electrical engineering
• Knowledge of quality tools such as lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches
• Knowledge of MySQL, Python, R, JMP, Minitab, Tableau, and Ignition software
• Strong proficiency with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks, Creo, Catia)
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Experience with CAE / CFD tools (Ansys)
• Extensive knowledge of process safety management methods, pressure systems, and chemical delivery systems is highly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the mission of enabling multi-planetary life

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This isnota remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Starbase, TX area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• 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 [e-mail] .

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft

SpaceX designs and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, aiming to revolutionize space transportation and make life multiplanetary through innovative technology and historic milestones.

Where they work

Rocket Road, Hawthorne, California, US Rocket Road, McGregor, TX, US Rocket Road, Cape Canaveral AFS, FL 32920, US 1030 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, US 731 Kelp Road SLC-4E, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437, US