Environmental Health & Safety Engineer
SpaceX · Vandenberg, CA
Posted 14 days ago · $95,000.00 - $125,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
The Environmental Health & Safety Engineer at SpaceX will support launch operations at the Vandenberg Air Force Base by acting as a subject matter expert in EHS. Daily responsibilities include conducting hazard assessments, investigating incidents, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with site leaders to enhance safety protocols. The role also involves monitoring employee exposure to hazards and managing waste compliance.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience in environmental, health, and safety disciplines
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering
- Experience in both environmental and safety fields
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity with confined space entry, fall protection, and industrial hygiene programs
- Experience with interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations such as the SCAQMD
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 1: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00; Level 2: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00
- Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- This is not a remote or hybrid position and requires relocation to Vandenberg, CA if not already local
- Position may require extended hours and weekends
- Ability to pass an Air Force background check is necessary
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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