Environmental Engineer

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

As part of a small, hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health, and safety programs at the Starship rocket development & test site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in the environmental field, hands-on, and works well in a fast-paced environment. We work as a highly integrated team, and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support environmental regulatory programs at Starbase, ensuring compliance with all applicable permits and regulations by the EPA, TCEQ, USFWS, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FAA, and other federal, state, and local agencies.
• Track, interpret, and communicate new and proposed environmental regulations, and provide guidance on operational impacts and required actions.
• Manage air permitting compliance (including PBR, PSD, and Title V permits), emissions calculations, recordkeeping, and continuous improvement of air compliance programs.
• Maintain and implement environmental plans, including TPDES permits, SWPPPs, SPCC plans, Pollution Prevention (P2) plans, and hazardous waste management programs.
• Maintain and implement key environmental plans, including TPDES stormwater permits, SWPPPs, SPCC plans, Pollution Prevention (P2) plans, and hazardous waste management programs.
• Prepare and submit environmental compliance reports, including Tier II, TRI, hazardous waste summary, and other required environmental reporting.
• Manage environmental compliance calendars, inspection tools, and recordkeeping to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Launch, and Construction teams to integrate environmental compliance requirements into Starbase operations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators.
• Support broader EHS team operational compliance objectives as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental management or engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering.
• 5+ years of direct environmental compliance experience in a dynamic, high-growth manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong working knowledge of Texas environmental regulations and agencies (TCEQ, USFWS, TGLO, USCG, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with air permitting (PBR, PSD, Title V), TPDES compliance management, and hazardous waste management.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple stakeholders in engineering, operations, and regulatory/legal.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and strong organizational skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Brownsville, TX area.
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed. 

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.