Space Launch EHS Engineer — Environmental Safety Lead

SpaceX; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Vacation days

Holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support Launch Operations at the Vandenberg Air Force Base facility. The role focuses on hazard assessments, incident investigations, and developing safety policies to meet aggressive launch cadences while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will inspect facilities and equipment, coordinate with site leaders, and manage environmental requirements under Cal-OSHA, EPA, NEPA, and NEPA-related programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in environmental, health, and safety disciplines.
• Experience with Cal-OSHA, Federal OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, EPA, and local regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to interpret environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance with Cal-OSHA, Federal OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and Vandenberg AFB guidelines.
• Collaborate with leadership to perform hazard assessments and implement safety policies.
• Monitor hazardous operations during pre- and post-launch activities and ensure proper reporting.

Skills

Hazard assessments

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Safety policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support Launch Operations at the Vandenberg Air Force Base facility. The role focuses on hazard assessments, incident investigations, and developing safety policies to meet aggressive launch cadences while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will inspect facilities and equipment, coordinate with site leaders, and manage environmental requirements under Cal-OSHA, EPA, NEPA, and NEPA-related programs.