Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Satellites)

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to provide technical EHS support to satellite and dish manufacturing teams. The role applies environmental and occupational safety expertise in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment, helping teams safely conduct complex operations and meet applicable regulatory requirements.

The engineer will develop and maintain safety and environmental programs, review hazardous operations, investigate incidents, assess employee exposure to hazards, inspect facilities and equipment, and perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits. The position is based in the Redmond, Washington area and is not remote or hybrid; relocation is required if the employee is not already local. The role may require extended hours and occasional weekends, outdoor work in extreme weather, lifting up to 30 pounds, and passing relevant examinations, background checks, and drug and alcohol testing.

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; the position may occasionally require extended hours and weekends.
• Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be local to the Redmond, Washington area or relocate; position is not remote or hybrid.
• Must meet SpaceX’s stated ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

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 all levels of the company.
• Advanced proficiency in 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 working 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 initial follow-up, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure.
• Develop and maintain compliance with regulations and guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other applicable agencies.
• Collaborate with department leadership on job hazard assessments and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement safety and health programs, including OSHA general industry and construction standards, HAZCOM, hazardous materials, cryogenics, compressed gases, confined space, fall protection, lock-out/tag-out, radiation safety, and laser safety.
• Develop safety solutions for EHS hazards and concerns within cost and schedule constraints, applying the safety order of precedence from elimination through personal protective equipment.
• 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 requirements established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, ATF, TCEQ, TRRC, and other regulatory agencies.
• 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 with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
• Medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various discounts and perks.
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation may be available.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick time for Washington State employees in compliance with state and federal law.
• Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday through Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level