SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
As part of a team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all Environmental, Health and Safety programs at the McGregor, TX rocket-engine test site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in both environmental and occupational safety, is hands-on in a high-energy test environment, and can manage contractor and contingent-labor EHS with the same rigor as employee programs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines (student project team or internship experience qualifies), OR a master's degree
- This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the McGregor, TX area
- Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours, nights, and weekends when needed to support test operations and contractor mobilization
- Must be able to work in outdoor test-stand and construction environments, including heat, noise, and elevated work, with required PPE
More about this role
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.
As part of a team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all Environmental, Health and Safety programs at the McGregor, TX rocket-engine test site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in both environmental and occupational safety, is hands-on in a high-energy test environment, and can manage contractor and contingent-labor EHS with the same rigor as employee programs. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.
- Work closely with test engineers, stand crews, and technician teams to perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations (hot fire, propellant loading, pressurization, ordnance, cryogenics, and post-test recovery) to ensure safe execution.
- Lead or assist in all aspects of incident investigations, including initial...
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