Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Starshield)

$110,000 - $130,000/Yr

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Hawthorne, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Environmental Health & Safety Engineer at SpaceX is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and guidelines, monitoring employee exposure to hazards, and developing safety policies and procedures. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe working environment and supporting the company's mission of enabling human life on Mars.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH.
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards.
• Understand and implement machine guarding where needed.
• Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification audits.
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.).
• Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to safety-related items.
• Ensure technicians are completing required safety inspections via daily communication and oversight.
• Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety.
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs.
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) proficiency.
• Passion for advancing the commercial and National Security space industry.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short & long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various discounts and perks.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• 5 days of sick leave per year.