Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management

About the role

We are seeking a highly capable and self‑motivated EHS professional to join our Business Operations team. This role is critical in delivering proactive environmental, health, and safety support across a dynamic and fast‑paced organization. The ideal candidate is a confident, autonomous operator who thrives while working with minimal supervision and possesses a strong customer‑service mindset. The position requires a proactive safety leader who can effectively support field teams, leadership, and operational stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization.
• Collaborate with supply, legal, and operational partners to drive program success.
• Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner.
• Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight.
• Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk‑mitigation strategies tailored to operational needs.
• Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations.
• Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in managing contractor safety management programs.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high‑risk or industrial environments.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and make sound decisions in the field.
• Strong customer‑service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven experience supporting business operations or field‑based teams.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations.
• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, training, and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Additional Requirements

• Occasional requirement to work extended hours and weekends.
• If not local to a SpaceX site, relocation will be necessary.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.