Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Satellites)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

1d•$95,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

As part of SpaceX’s Satellites Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, this engineer provides technical EHS support to satellite and dish manufacturing teams. The role involves applying environmental and occupational safety expertise, supporting implementation of EHS programs, and working hands-on in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in the Redmond, Washington area and is not remote or hybrid. Relocation is required for candidates who are not already local. The role may require extended hours and occasional weekend work, and includes outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, and wind. Candidates must be able to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks and recertifications, and chemical testing. Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
Willingness to work in extreme outdoor environments, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines, and occasionally on weekends.
Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks and recertifications, and chemical testing.
Must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand basic principles of modern machinery.
Dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary.
Curiosity about how things work.
High emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles to people at all levels of the company.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to research and apply effective industrial and workplace practices.
Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
Experience with emergency-response communication and incident management involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Experience and/or education in construction safety.

Responsibilities

Work with test engineers and technician teams to conduct detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations.
Lead or assist with incident investigations, including follow-up, root cause analysis, and development and closure of corrective actions.
Develop and maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other regulatory requirements or guidelines.
Collaborate with department leadership on job hazard assessments and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures.
Develop and implement safety and health programs covering OSHA general industry and construction standards, HAZCOM, hazardous materials, cryogenics, compressed gases, confined spaces, fall protection, lock-out/tag-out, radiation, and laser safety.
Develop solutions to EHS hazards and concerns within cost and schedule constraints, applying the safety order of precedence from hazard elimination through PPE.
Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans for events such as fires and spills.
Develop and maintain compliance with applicable EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, ATF, TCEQ, TRRC, and other regulatory requirements.
Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits.
Analyze data and trends to support a proactive safety approach.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing employees to purchase additional stock at a discount.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Washington State paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday through Friday.