Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
SpaceXHawthorne, CAPosted 22 April 2026
Job Description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SAFETY SPECIALIST
As part of the SpaceX Environmental Health Safety team, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical EHS support to a wide array of launch vehicle manufacturing teams. As a tactical extension of the EHS engineering team, you will serve to reinforce safe work and work conditions for our most valuable assets, our employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform comprehensive reviews of manufacturing and test procedures and draft job hazard assessments (JHAs) to define hazard controls prior to work execution
Establish preventative maintenance procedures for safety-critical equipment including air monitoring devices, fall protection, respirators and more
Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation
Maintain records for industrial hygiene studies/remediation sampling, employee training, and work permits
Qualify PPE requirements through in-depth hazard analysis and review of consensus agency standards (NIOSH/ANSI etc.)
Functional testing of active and passive machine guarding devices in a wide array of applications
Perform safety inspections and address deficiencies to mitigate risk
Conduct incident investigations and provide recommendation for corrective action
Play an active role in emergency response planning
Facilitate employee classroom safety trainings and curate relevant course content catered the teams you are supporting
Review lockout/tagout procedures for complex work cells and industrial machinery
Monitor safety equipment inventories to ensure supplies such as PPE are readily available for employees
Provide supplemental environmental compliance support as required by Environmental Engineering
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary
A sense of curiosity for how things work
Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery
High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, SMS, OHST etc.)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing
Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Environmental Health Safety Specialist/Level I: $33.00 – 39.00/per hour Environmental Health Safety Specialist/Level II: $37.00 – 44.00/per hour Environmental Health Safety Specialist/Level III: $41.00 – 50.00/per hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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