Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Radiation, Laser, and Chemical Safety)
Core
Serve as the primary Radiation, Laser, and Chemical Safety Officer ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operations for SpaceX's launch, test, and manufacturing activities.
Role type
Senior EHS Engineer (Radiation, Laser, and Chemical Safety)
Builds
Cohesive EHS framework supporting rapid iteration of rocketry and launch operations
Domain
Aerospace / Rocketry / High-hazard industrial testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) management, Laser Safety Officer (LSO) oversight, Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) leadership, regulatory compliance (NRC, OSHA, ANSI Z136), hazard analysis, incident investigation, safety training development, exposure monitoring, PPE program management, spill response protocols, job hazard analysis
Preferred skills
Master's in Health Physics/Industrial Hygiene, Certified Health Physicist (CHP), Laser Safety Officer (LSO) certification, experience with energetic/reactive materials, aerospace/defense background, multi-site safety management
Technologies
Safety management systems, radiation survey equipment, laser interlock systems, chemical inventory tracking tools
Responsibilities
Develop and enforce Radiation, Laser, and Chemical Safety Programs; conduct hazard analyses and approve new processes; lead incident investigations and decontamination; deliver safety training to engineering and production teams; interface with regulatory agencies; manage chemical inventory and exposure monitoring; prepare safety reports for leadership and audits
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities