Lead EHS Engineer, Fire Safety & Emergency Response at SpaceX

Department: EHS - BastropEducation: education_required

Location: Texas
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Aug 12, 2026

Description

SpaceX is hiring a Lead EHS Engineer, Fire Safety & Emergency Response to manage a technical team and lead fire safety engineering, fire risk assessment, emergency response, incident preparedness, compliance, and life-safety programs across operational and manufacturing environments. The role oversees budgets, hiring, performance, audits, fire protection systems, ITM programs, emergency planning, PHAs/HAZOPs, safety-in-design, regulatory interpretation, training, and cross-functional execution.

Required Skills

Fire safety engineering
Fire risk assessment
ITM programs
PHA/HAZOP
Engineering drawings
Safety regulations
Emergency planning
Microsoft Office
Safety certifications

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree; a Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Emergency Management, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field is preferred.
Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of experience in EHS programs with emphasis on fire safety engineering and emergency response.
3+ years of experience leading technical or engineering teams.
Experience leading multi-site or multidisciplinary fire safety and emergency response programs in high-risk industrial or manufacturing environments.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong organizational, communication, and people leadership skills.
Ability to review engineering drawings and lead fire safety-in-design solutions.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local fire and occupational safety regulations and standards.
CFPS, CSP, CEM, PE (Fire Protection), or equivalent certification.
Availability for extended hours, weekends, and travel.
Ability to work in industrial environments using required PPE.
Translation Company Name: SpaceX