Senior EHS Engineer - Global Field Operations

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to join our Business Operations team. The role requires proactive EHS leadership, independent field work, and strong collaboration with leadership and operations across domestic and international sites.

You will deliver pragmatic safety programs, audits, and incident investigations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. Occasional travel and a customer-service mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments.
• Willingness to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction.
• Strong customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner.
• Travel extensively (50%+, including both US and international destinations) to support operational sites, launch activities, manufacturing facilities, and business initiatives.
• Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight.
• Deliver practical, solution-oriented EHS guidance while maintaining strong relationships with internal customers.
• Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to operational needs.
• Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations.
• Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy in field

Safety leadership

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree in safety engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to join our Business Operations team. The role requires proactive EHS leadership, independent field work, and strong collaboration with leadership and operations across domestic and international sites.

You will deliver pragmatic safety programs, audits, and incident investigations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. Occasional travel and a customer-service mindset are essential.