SpaceX
Environmental Health & Safety Engineer
About this role
SpaceX seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support hazardous operations at the Starship development and test site in Starbase, TX. You will develop and implement comprehensive EHS and environmental compliance programs, conduct safety reviews, lead incident investigations, and ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
What you'll do
- Perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations with test engineers and technicians
- Lead or assist incident investigations including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, EPA, RCRA, and other regulatory requirements
- Design and implement occupational safety programs covering confined space, fall protection, hazmat, cryogenics, radiation, and laser safety
- Develop environmental programs including SPCC, SWPPP, Title V air permitting, and hazardous waste management
- Inspect facilities and equipment to identify hazards; develop contingency plans for emergencies
What they're looking for
- OSHA and environmental regulations interpretation and compliance
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Process safety management and pressure systems knowledge
- Hazmat, cryogenics, and confined space safety expertise
- Federal and state environmental permitting (Title V, SPCC, SWPPP)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Emergency response communication and hazardous material incident management
- Construction safety experience
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience conducting incident investigations and developing corrective actions in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
- How have you stayed current with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory changes, and can you give an example of how you implemented a new regulation at a previous facility?