Sr. Industrial Hygienist

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.

SR. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

As part of the SpaceX Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) team, you will be the responsible owner of the Business Operations Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics Programs. This position will be responsible for ensuring that industrial hygiene and ergonomic programs are developed and implemented across all SpaceX locations in addition to being internal expertise for SpaceX EHS leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, implement, and continuously improve industrial hygiene programs across SpaceX facilities, including chemical, noise, and ergonomic exposure assessments. Design and maintain dashboards and metrics to track industrial hygiene performance, exposure trends, and program effectiveness. Identify opportunities to apply data analysis, automation, and AI/ML to improve exposure monitoring, risk prediction, and program efficiency. Partner with operations, engineering, and facilities teams to integrate industrial hygiene controls into new processes and facilities from the design phase. Lead or support exposure monitoring campaigns and interpret results to recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE. Build and document standardized processes and tools to improve the operational maturity of the industrial hygiene function. Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and other applicable regulations while driving beyond-compliance performance. Develop and deliver training programs for employees and leadership on industrial hygiene topics. Support incident investigations and root cause analysis involving potential exposure events.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree. 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and/or general operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or working toward certification. Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) and basic data analysis. Familiarity with applying AI or machine learning to safety or exposure data. Experience in high-volume manufacturing or rapid iteration environments. Knowledge of aerospace or launch vehicle operations. Strong project management and process improvement skills (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: Level 3: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. §1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr InvestedintheMission