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Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Raptor/Starship)

SpaceX· EHS - Hawthorne
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Hawthorne, CA$130k - $190kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior EHS Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining regulatory compliance, safety programs, environmental permits, and incident management for SpaceX Hawthorne, with focus on Raptor/Starship program.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies
  • 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 in order to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable 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.)
  • Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, TRRC, RWQCB, NEPA and other applicable regulatory agencies
  • Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management
  • Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
  • Conduct and monitor the NPDES and other discharge permits/plans
  • Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD
  • Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including DOT and RCRA
  • Maintain compliance with the Certified Unified Program Agency

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Regulatory interpretation and complianceHazard identification and risk assessmentEnvironmental permits and compliance (NPDES, AQMD, etc.)Waste management (DOT, RCRA)Audit and recordkeepingCommunication and organizational skills
Nice to have:Incident management and emergency responseMachine guarding

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including stock or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacations (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per company policy
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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