Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Satellites)

The role

You will provide technical EHS support to satellite and dish manufacturing teams. You will implement environmental, health, and safety programs and perform safety reviews of hazardous operations.

What you will do

• Perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations.
• Lead or assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement policies.
• Implement safety and health programs including HAZCOM, cryogenics, and fall protection.
• Develop safety solutions to resolve EHS hazards within cost and schedule constraints.
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.
• Develop and maintain safety contingency plans.
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
• Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
• 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

Nice to have

• Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery
• A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary
• A sense of curiosity for how things work
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct
• Proven track record of strong organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an 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
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• 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.

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.