or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 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 Specialist (Paramedic) at SpaceX will be responsible for ensuring the safety and health of teams during offshore recovery operations of spaceflight hardware. This role includes performing as a licensed paramedic, conducting safety inspections, managing hazardous waste, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The specialist will also develop and implement safety programs and policies while supporting recovery operations at sea for various SpaceX missions.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Registered paramedic (EMT) or registered nurse (RN)
- 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs
- 4+ years of experience managing emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil and water
Nice to have
- Current (non-expired) USCG license
- Experience in offshore EHS and paramedic environments
- Experience using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with use of and training for scaffolding, cranes, forklifts, boom & scissor lifts, lifting straps/slings, and fall protection equipment
- Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
Worth weighing
- Position involves working in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
- Willingness to work overtime and extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines
- No salary listed
- Role requires passing various background checks and drug testing
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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