Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (AI Supercomputer)

The role

You will provide technical expertise and assist in implementing environmental, health, and safety programs. This work supports the construction, expansion, and operation of advanced AI infrastructure and large-scale compute facilities.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with leadership, engineering, and facility managers to complete job hazard assessments.
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards.
• Develop compliance with EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, and other environmental and transportation agencies.
• Perform safety reviews of complex operations involving high-power systems, cooling infrastructure, and hazardous materials.
• Lead or assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Implement safety and health programs including HAZCOM, cryogenics, high-pressure, and high-voltage systems.
• Develop practical safety solutions following the safety hierarchy of controls.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational safety, environmental science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs.
• On-site position requiring relocation to the Memphis, TN area (or designated SpaceX facility) if not already local.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any necessary security clearances or background checks required for access to SpaceX facilities.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Master's and/or Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or aerospace) with emphasis on occupational health and safety.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of process safety management, high-power electrical systems, liquid cooling infrastructure, and chemical delivery systems.
• Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.