Safety Engineer Jobs in Texas
Safety engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in petrochemical and refining, construction, oil and gas, and aerospace manufacturing at every level from entry-level safety technician through senior process safety engineer. Houston leads hiring by a wide margin, followed by Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio, where employers like ExxonMobil, Fluor, and Lockheed Martin maintain large, long-standing operations. The most in-demand specialties are process safety management, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety for construction and heavy industry. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
The Operational Safety Specialist will help build the operational safety framework required to move a next-generation autonomous aircraft from development and flight test into safe, repeatable field operations. This full-time role combines hands-on operational support with disciplined documentation, readiness assessment, and program development. The specialist will translate technical risk decisions into clear policies, procedures, safety evidence, and emergency response capabilities for demanding environments.
You will work closely with Airworthiness, System Safety, Flight Test, Engineering, Ground Operations, Security, Facilities, and Program leadership to identify operational hazards, maintain safety documentation, and close readiness gaps. This role is ideal for an aviation safety professional who can move between the flightline and the written safety baseline, manage multiple priorities, and build practical processes that keep pace with a rapidly evolving aircraft program.
What you'll do:
- Develop, implement, and maintain operational safety policies, standards, and procedures for X-BAT flight, ground, maintenance, test, and field activities.
- Support the Airworthiness team in creating, reviewing, controlling, and maintaining documentation and objective evidence used for airworthiness and readiness decisions.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of safety cases for all aircraft, including traceability among hazards, operational mitigations, procedures, training, and verification evidence.
- Maintain the Operational Risk Registry and conduct risk assessments for flight test, engine runs, ground operations, launch and recovery, maintenance, and field deployments.
- Support safety reviews, test and operational readiness reviews, fielding assessments, and approval activities by ensuring required artifacts are complete, current, and available to decision-makers and operators.
- Build and maintain Emergency Response Program readiness for X-BAT, including plans, notification protocols, roles, checklists, site coordination, training, exercises, and corrective actions.
- Conduct audits and field observations to assess compliance with approved procedures, identify process drift, and verify that corrective actions are effective.
- Lead or support mishap, near-miss, and emergency-event investigations, including evidence collection, root-cause analysis, reporting, and corrective-action follow-through.
- Develop safety metrics and readiness indicators, and support customer and government safety engagements, documentation requests, and reporting obligations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in safety, aviation, engineering, emergency management, or a related discipline (or equivalent operational experience).
- 3-5+ years of experience in aviation safety, flight or test operations, UAS operations, military aviation, safety management systems, or emergency response.
- Experience developing or reviewing operational policies, procedures, risk assessments, readiness documentation, or emergency response plans.
- Working knowledge of safety management systems, operational risk management, mishap investigation, corrective action, and emergency preparedness principles.
- Strong technical writing, document-control, and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex inputs into clear, usable operational products.
- Ability to work effectively across engineering and operational teams, support flightline and test-site activities, travel as needed, and work non-standard hours when operations require it.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience supporting UAS, autonomous aircraft, military aviation, or developmental flight-test programs.
- Experience supporting airworthiness documentation, safety cases, certification evidence, or operational approval packages.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-882, DCMA 8210.1, FAA or ICAO safety management frameworks, or similar aviation safety standards.
- Experience developing or exercising aviation emergency response plans, incident command procedures, or emergency operations programs.
- Formal training in mishap investigation, root-cause analysis, human factors, emergency management, or safety auditing.
- Active or eligible security clearance.
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Job Description:
The Operational Safety Specialist will help build the operational safety framework required to move a next-generation autonomous aircraft from development and flight test into safe, repeatable field operations. This full-time role combines hands-on operational support with disciplined documentation, readiness assessment, and program development. The specialist will translate technical risk decisions into clear policies, procedures, safety evidence, and emergency response capabilities for demanding environments.
You will work closely with Airworthiness, System Safety, Flight Test, Engineering, Ground Operations, Security, Facilities, and Program leadership to identify operational hazards, maintain safety documentation, and close readiness gaps. This role is ideal for an aviation safety professional who can move between the flightline and the written safety baseline, manage multiple priorities, and build practical processes that keep pace with a rapidly evolving aircraft program.
What you'll do:
- Develop, implement, and maintain operational safety policies, standards, and procedures for X-BAT flight, ground, maintenance, test, and field activities.
- Support the Airworthiness team in creating, reviewing, controlling, and maintaining documentation and objective evidence used for airworthiness and readiness decisions.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of safety cases for all aircraft, including traceability among hazards, operational mitigations, procedures, training, and verification evidence.
- Maintain the Operational Risk Registry and conduct risk assessments for flight test, engine runs, ground operations, launch and recovery, maintenance, and field deployments.
- Support safety reviews, test and operational readiness reviews, fielding assessments, and approval activities by ensuring required artifacts are complete, current, and available to decision-makers and operators.
- Build and maintain Emergency Response Program readiness for X-BAT, including plans, notification protocols, roles, checklists, site coordination, training, exercises, and corrective actions.
- Conduct audits and field observations to assess compliance with approved procedures, identify process drift, and verify that corrective actions are effective.
- Lead or support mishap, near-miss, and emergency-event investigations, including evidence collection, root-cause analysis, reporting, and corrective-action follow-through.
- Develop safety metrics and readiness indicators, and support customer and government safety engagements, documentation requests, and reporting obligations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in safety, aviation, engineering, emergency management, or a related discipline (or equivalent operational experience).
- 3-5+ years of experience in aviation safety, flight or test operations, UAS operations, military aviation, safety management systems, or emergency response.
- Experience developing or reviewing operational policies, procedures, risk assessments, readiness documentation, or emergency response plans.
- Working knowledge of safety management systems, operational risk management, mishap investigation, corrective action, and emergency preparedness principles.
- Strong technical writing, document-control, and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex inputs into clear, usable operational products.
- Ability to work effectively across engineering and operational teams, support flightline and test-site activities, travel as needed, and work non-standard hours when operations require it.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience supporting UAS, autonomous aircraft, military aviation, or developmental flight-test programs.
- Experience supporting airworthiness documentation, safety cases, certification evidence, or operational approval packages.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-882, DCMA 8210.1, FAA or ICAO safety management frameworks, or similar aviation safety standards.
- Experience developing or exercising aviation emergency response plans, incident command procedures, or emergency operations programs.
- Formal training in mishap investigation, root-cause analysis, human factors, emergency management, or safety auditing.
- Active or eligible security clearance.
Full-time regular employee offer package:
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Safety Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- SpaceX20
- Tesla7
- Mortenson Construction4
- Koch3
- Chewy3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety engineer jobs across Texas.
- Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional certification preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, occupational health, or a closely related field
- Experience conducting job hazard analyses, safety audits, and incident investigations
- Working knowledge of OSHA standards, NFPA codes, and Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers' Compensation regulations
- Proficiency with safety management systems and incident-tracking software
- Strong written communication skills for producing safety plans, reports, and regulatory documentation
Safety Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety engineer in Texas?
Most safety engineers in Texas start with a bachelor's degree in safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a related field, then pursue the Associate Safety Professional credential as a stepping stone to the Certified Safety Professional designation, both administered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Texas does not require a state-issued license to work in most safety engineer roles, but employers in petrochemical, construction, and oil and gas consistently expect CSP certification or active candidacy for it.
Which companies hire safety engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring safety engineers in Texas right now include SpaceX, Tesla, and Mortenson Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of petrochemical plants, large construction contractors, and defense manufacturers means demand is spread across both major corporations and regional industrial firms.
Which Texas cities have the most safety engineer jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Bastrop have the most safety engineer openings in Texas. Houston drives the largest share because of its dense concentration of refineries, chemical plants, and engineering and construction firms, while Dallas-Fort Worth pulls strong numbers from commercial construction, logistics, and defense contractors, and San Antonio contributes through its military installations and growing industrial base.
Are there remote safety engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety engineering is fundamentally a field-based role, and most positions require regular on-site presence at plants, construction sites, or facilities. About 21% of safety engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be program management, EHS consulting, or corporate safety policy roles rather than hands-on field positions.
How can I get hired as a safety engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for safety coordinator or EHS technician roles at large Texas construction contractors or petrochemical operators, which regularly hire candidates without direct experience if they hold a degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental science. Companies like refinery operators and major contractors in the Houston Ship Channel area run formal onboarding programs for early-career safety professionals. Earning the Associate Safety Professional credential before or during your job search gives you a concrete edge over other applicants at this level.
Where can I find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.
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