Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Joplin (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to join their Business Operations team in Joplin, Missouri. This role involves providing expert EHS support, conducting site assessments, and developing safety programs. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of EHS experience in high-risk environments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Additionally, the position requires extensive travel both domestically and internationally to support operational needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations.
• Ability to conduct site assessments and safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert EHS support as a trusted advisor.
• Travel extensively to support operational sites and initiatives.
• Develop and implement safety programs and training.

Skills

EHS experience in high-risk environments

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Autonomous working ability

Education

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

Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

We are seeking a highly capable and self-motivated EHS professional to join our Business Operations team. This role is critical in delivering proactive environmental, health, and safety support across a dynamic and fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate is a confident, autonomous operator who thrives while working with minimal supervision and possesses a strong customer service mindset. This position requires a proactive safety leader who can effectively support field teams, leadership, and operational stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments
• Experience in Human and Organizational Performance philosophy and program implementation
• Advanced degree in safety engineering
• Excellent organizational, presentation, training, and communication skills
• Experience with interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and make sound decisions in the field
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven experience supporting business operations or field-based teams
• Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations
• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• If not local to SpaceX site relocation will be necessary.
• Travel Requirement: 50%+ (significant domestic and international travel)
• 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.