Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

About the role

As part of a small, hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical engineering expertise to support operations at the Rocket Development & Test Site. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who works well in a fast-paced environment, applying core engineering principles to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include supporting other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering analysis and design principles to evaluate facilities, processes, machinery, and equipment for potential hazards; develop and implement engineered controls (e.g., machine guarding, ventilation, structural/safety systems)
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on job hazard assessments, design reviews, and implementation of policies/procedures
• Perform inspections, audits, and engineering evaluations of facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify issues and recommend corrective/preventive measures
• Investigate incidents, accidents, or process issues using root-cause analysis techniques; develop and track engineering-based corrective actions
• Support development of contingency/emergency plans and operational procedures
• Provide engineering guidance to internal customers on design-for-safety, process improvements, and compliance with applicable standards
• Monitor and analyze operational data (e.g., exposures, discharges, or process parameters) and recommend engineering solutions
• Maintain documentation, records, and reports as required for operational and regulatory needs

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in engineering design, development, analysis, operations, or manufacturing (aerospace, industrial, or similar high-reliability environment preferred)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related field)
• Experience applying engineering principles to occupational safety, environmental, or process safety programs
• Familiarity with structural design, safety systems, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, or construction/operational safety
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (OSHA, NFPA, EPA, or equivalent) and ability to interpret/apply them in an engineering context
• Experience with storm water, waste management, permitting, or similar operational compliance
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools (e.g., CAD, analysis software)
• Experience with emergency response or incident management

Additional Requirements

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the McGregor, Texas area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

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