Launch Engineer - Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Stoke Space · Cape Canaveral, Florida · 1 hour ago

Employment: Contract
Category: Occupational safety
Experience: 7+ years

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At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us.

Description

Reusable systems with frequent launch cadence are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A highly operable, reliable, safe, and robust ground system is an integral part of a fully reusable launch system. As a Launch Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) Engineer for our dedicated launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, you will be responsible for supporting the commissioning, and operating a new launch pad from scratch. You will be responsible for supporting EH&S across Stoke’s Florida sites, including maintaining, & executing Stoke’s environmental stewardship and ensuring Stoke’s operations set the standard for employee and environment health and safety. As part of a small, well-supported team, you will have access to the resources you need to get the job done right while simultaneously boosting your skills at a pace that can’t be matched in most other roles. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

Supporting overall EHS strategy for critical facilities and site operations in support of launch site development, launch vehicle processing & testing, and launch operations
Maintain, implement, and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and protocols and implement industry best standards and practices
Ensure design, build, and operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations
Complete system safety hazard analyses and job specific hazard assessments
Review and approve launch complex hazardous procedures
Support anomaly investigation(s), response, and closure
Implement engineering controls to eliminate or reduce likelihood of occupation and compliance risk
Implement and maintain environmental and safety management systems
Investigate, document, report, and resolve workplace incidents
Responsible for establishing and maintaining hazard clear areas
Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams
Maintain Spill, Prevention, Control, & Countermeasures (SPCC), industrial wastewater permitting, and Light Management Plans (LMPs)
Supporting Environmental Baseline Surveys (EBS), Biological Assessments (BA), and Environmental Assessments (EA), including all supporting analyses and surveys
Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies including FDEP, SLD 45, FAA, & NASA
Develop and provide contractor and staff training
Maintain and improve EHS throughout operations
Cultivate and maintain a strong safety culture at the Launch site

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in a related role working EH&S through new site construction as well as operations supporting high-performance applications (space, aviation, amusement park, oil & gas, heavy equipment, energy systems, and/or maritime)
Proven experience developing and implementing system safety and occupational safety programs
Experience standing up and running EHS programs including OSHA, fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, job site safety, hazmat, and waste streams
Experience utilizing and maintaining common EHS tools utilized in a launch complex environment including hazardous gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters
Proven ability to lead, work autonomously, receive and incorporate constructive feedback, and work well on a high performing team
Innate ability to prioritize and execute
Excellent written and verbal communication
Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, EHS, or similar field.
Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working hazardous operations including high pressure gas systems, cryogenic liquid systems, high power systems, and/or explosive ordnance
Launch operations experience as a member of a pad entry team or “Red Team” member
OSHA 30 Hour Certified / OSHA 511/510 Certifications
Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710, MSPSP, and HazOp range requirements as well as DoD explosive siting for launch vehicle programs
Experience working with 45th SW, 30th SW, NASA, ATF, Coast Guard, and/or Port Canaveral
Master’s degree in engineering, management, EHS, or similar field

Benefits

Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
Paid Family/Parental Leave
On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
Dog friendly offices!

Compensation

Target Levels:

Level 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470
Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (i.e., current Green Card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Equal Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process, as noted above, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

Candidate Rights & Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws. Please do not include medical or other confidential information in your initial request.

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