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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 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 Technician at SpaceX is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations at the Vandenberg launch facility. Daily tasks include managing hazardous waste, conducting safety inspections, coordinating training programs, and supporting safety during launch operations. The role involves hands-on work and collaboration with engineers and technicians to maintain a safe working environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health and safety program
Nice to have
- Experience in managing hazardous waste storage and satellite accumulation areas
- Experience in performing boots on the ground safety oversight
- Experience implementing/developing health and safety plans and policies
- Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil and water
- Experience using Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 1: $26.50 - $34.00, Level 2: $33.00 - $40.75, Level 3: $37.50 - $47.25
- 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
- Position is not remote or hybrid; relocation to Vandenberg, CA is required if not local
- Occasional overtime and weekend work may be needed
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted is required
- Must pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg
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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