Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Satellites)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted 15 days ago · $33.00 - $39.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 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
As an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at SpaceX, you will provide technical EHS support to satellite manufacturing teams, ensuring safe work conditions for employees. Your daily tasks will include installing and calibrating air monitoring devices, conducting industrial hygiene studies, performing safety inspections, and facilitating employee safety training. You will also manage hazardous waste and support environmental compliance efforts.
- 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; OR High school diploma or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
- Willingness to work overtime hours when needed to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing
Nice to have
- Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery
- A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary
- A sense of curiosity for how things work
- High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 1: $33.00 - $39.00, Level 2: $37.00 - $44.00, Level 3: $41.00 - $50.00
- 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
- No specific mention of the technologies or tools you will be working with, which may affect role clarity
- The role may involve physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and working overtime
- The job requires passing various examinations and background checks, which could be a barrier for some candidates
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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