Process Safety Engineer (Raptor/Starship)

SpaceX

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Hawthorne, California

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/01/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

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.

PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

(RAPTOR/STARSHIP)&

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. A successful engineer in this role will thrive in a high-paced collaborative environment, establishing themselves as a process safety SME with key stakeholders. They will proudly contribute to the design, build, and test of Earth's first colonization class launch vehicles.&

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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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 departments 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&

BASIC

QUALIFICATIONS

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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)&

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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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&

ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS

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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&

COMPENSATION

AND BENEFITS

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Process Safety Engineer/Level I:

$95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year&

Process Safety Engineer/Level II:

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year &

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, stock options, 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& EEOCompliancespacex.com.&

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