Senior Environmental Engineer, Multi-Site Compliance

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer (Satellites) to join the Satellites EHS team. You will provide technical environmental health and safety support to satellite and dish manufacturing, implementing regulatory programs and guiding management on environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in environmental/regulatory programs, CA/WA regulatory experience, and a proven ability to work across multi-site operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental and regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience working multi-site operations.
• California and Washington regulatory experience.
• Experience developing/maintaining air emissions permits in CA/WA.
• Experience permitting industrial discharges (LA SD, WA Ecology).
• Experience developing SWPPPs and site BMPs for stormwater in CA/WA.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with agencies.
• Track record of applying regulations to practical solutions.
• Able to manage multiple projects independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve environmental compliance programs at SpaceX satellite sites and suppliers.
• Maintain compliance with CA, WA, and federal regulations.
• Track new environmental laws and provide guidance to management.
• Perform environmental audits for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain compliance calendars and environmental tracking systems.
• Maintain SWPPP, SPCC, and air permits; ensure regulatory submittals.
• Coordinate with regulators, agencies, and contractors for permitting and testing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across sites to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Assist with planning changes in facilities and manufacturing programs to meet permitting requirements.
• Develop positive relationships with regulators at federal, state, and county levels.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Project multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer (Satellites) to join the Satellites EHS team. You will provide technical environmental health and safety support to satellite and dish manufacturing, implementing regulatory programs and guiding management on environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in environmental/regulatory programs, CA/WA regulatory experience, and a proven ability to work across multi-site operations.