SpaceX · 21 hours ago
Process Safety Engineer (Raptor/Starship)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX 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. The SpaceX Environmental Health and Safety team is seeking a highly driven engineer to establish human safety parameters across various cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish safety tools and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency for production process planning and optimization
Perform risk assessments on complex industrial machinery, design functional safety systems (SIS, SIL), and review safety code
Serve as the department's Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
Conduct PFMEAs to uphold safe manufacturing processes
Analyze tooling and ground support equipment (GSE) for appropriate safety and load factors
Provide safety design guidance on high pressure systems and attend test readiness reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or another STEM field
1+ years in a manufacturing, quality and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)
Establish safety tools and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency for production process planning and optimization
Perform risk assessments on complex industrial machinery, design functional safety systems (SIS, SIL), and review safety code
Serve as the department's Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
Conduct PFMEAs to uphold safe manufacturing processes
Analyze tooling and ground support equipment (GSE) for appropriate safety and load factors
Provide safety design guidance on high pressure systems and attend test readiness reviews
This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
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
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or electrical engineering
Knowledge of quality tools such as lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches
Knowledge of MySQL, Python, R, JMP, Minitab, Tableau, and Ignition software
Strong proficiency with CAD tools (NX, Solidworks, Creo, Catia)
Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Experience with CAE / CFD tools (Ansys)
Extensive knowledge of process safety management methods, pressure systems, and chemical delivery systems is highly preferred
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the mission of enabling multi-planetary life
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2026-01-01Undisclosed
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Recent News
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