SpaceX

Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

SpaceX • $100K — $130K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in safety engineering preferred
  • 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments; 7+ years preferred
  • Experience in Human and Organizational Performance program implementation
  • Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations
  • Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred
  • Excellent organizational, presentation, training, and communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert EHS support as a trusted advisor to the Business Operations team
  • Travel extensively (50%+) to support various operational sites and initiatives
  • Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections autonomously
  • Deliver practical EHS guidance while building strong internal customer relationships
  • Develop and implement customized safety programs and training
  • Respond to urgent safety concerns and conduct incident investigations
  • Champion a strong safety culture while managing operational demands
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Opportunity for extensive travel, including international destinations
  • Autonomy in decision-making and field operations
  • Strong emphasis on career development and safety culture
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Support for professional certifications and advanced training opportunities
Full Job Description
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

We are seeking a highly capable and self-motivatedEHS professionalto 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:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 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)


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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