Sr. Process Safety Engineer

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.

About the role

The SpaceX Bastrop Environmental Health & Safety team is seeking a highly driven engineer to establish process safety parameters across a variety of cutting‑edge technologies and manufacturing processes. The engineer will thrive in a fast‑paced collaborative environment, establishing themselves as a process safety SME with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) of advanced chemical systems and recommend controls to manage risks as low as reasonably practicable.
• Evaluate equipment over‑pressure/over‑temperature scenarios and reaction hazards.
• Perform/oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), as well as risk assessments and hazard analyses on complex process equipment.
• Implement and field‑validate safety‑critical instruments and interlocks during Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
• Implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program and ensure compliance with all pillars of PSM.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in process safety or chemical engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience with design and commissioning chemical systems.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in chemical engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, instrumentation diagrams, etc.
• Experience with reviewing safety control circuits and calculating safety performance levels.
• Experience with design and commissioning of process systems for hydrofluoric acid, strong acids and bases, pyrophoric and flammable gases.
• Advanced understanding of industry codes, standards, and practices such as ASME, NFPA, ANSI, IBC/IFC, RAGAGEP, etc.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as lean manufacturing principles, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem‑solving approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Enthusiasm for the missions of enabling global internet connectivity and multi‑planetary life.

Additional Requirements

• This position is not remote or hybrid and will require relocation to the Bastrop, TX area if not already local.
• Occasional extended hours and weekends may be required.

ITAR Requirements

• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.