Senior EHS Engineer: Safety Systems & Process Integrity

Spacex; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support operations at the Rocket Development & Test Site in McGregor, TX.

You will apply engineering principles to identify hazards, implement controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant operations. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in engineering design or safety, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and hands-on experience with OSHA/EPA standards, safety systems, and process safety programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering design, development, analysis, operations, or manufacturing in high-reliability environments.
• Experience applying engineering principles to occupational safety, environmental, or process safety programs.
• Familiarity with structural design, safety systems, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, or construction/operational safety.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA standards and ability to interpret and apply them in an engineering context.
• Experience with storm water, waste management, permitting, or similar operational compliance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering analysis and design principles to evaluate facilities, processes, machinery, and equipment for potential hazards; develop and implement engineered controls.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on job hazard assessments, design reviews, and policy/procedure implementation.
• Perform inspections, audits, and evaluations to identify issues and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Investigate incidents using root-cause analysis and track engineering-based corrective actions.
• Support development of contingency and emergency plans and procedures.
• Provide engineering guidance on design-for-safety and process improvements.
• Monitor operational data and recommend engineering solutions.
• Maintain documentation and regulatory reports.

Skills

Occupational safety

Environmental safety

Process safety

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related)

Tools

CAD

Analysis software

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support operations at the Rocket Development & Test Site in McGregor, TX.

You will apply engineering principles to identify hazards, implement controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant operations. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in engineering design or safety, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and hands-on experience with OSHA/EPA standards, safety systems, and process safety programs.