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Internship Earth First Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Senior Ground Software Engineer

Vista, CA · On-site

$139K - $201K/yr

... first re-entry vehicle designed for turning space into a transportation layer for Earth. You will ... other engineers and interns In your first 6-12 months, you will take ownership of the ground ...

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Vista, CA · On-site

$140K - $178K/yr

... first reentry vehicle designed for turning space into a viable transportation layer for Earth. You ... and interns We're a mission-driven team passionate about pushing the limits of space exploration.

... first reentry vehicle designed for turning space into a viable transportation layer for Earth. You ... and interns We're a mission-driven team passionate about pushing the limits of space exploration.

Technical Recruiter

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of ... About This Role Varda is building the world's first space-based manufacturing platform, and we need ...

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What is the difference between Internship Earth First vs Environmental Technician?

AspectInternship Earth FirstEnvironmental Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some internships may prefer coursework in environmental scienceAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, or related field
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, community outreach, educational settingsField sampling, lab work, data collection in environmental sites
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, environmental organizations, government agenciesEnvironmental consulting firms, government agencies, research institutions

Internship Earth First typically offers entry-level, educational experiences focused on environmental awareness and community engagement, often suitable for students. Environmental Technicians perform more technical, hands-on field and lab work, requiring specific environmental science credentials. Both roles are vital in environmental sectors but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

What cities in California are hiring for Internship Earth First jobs? Cities in California with the most Internship Earth First job openings:
Infographic showing various Internship Earth First job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Internship, 84% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.
Process Safety Engineer (Raptor/Starship)

Process Safety Engineer (Raptor/Starship)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site, Remote

$110K - $130K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


SpaceX rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 71 rated aerospace companies


Job description

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:  

  • 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 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • 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: 

  • 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: 

  • This isnota 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: 

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.


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