Launch Engineer - Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Stoke Space

• $109K — $148K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of EH&S experience in new construction and operations for high-performance environments
  • Expertise in developing and implementing safety programs (OSHA, fall protection, hazmat, etc.)
  • Proficient in EHS tools like hazardous gas detectors and sound meters
  • Strong leadership abilities with a track record of autonomous work in high-performing teams
  • OSHA 30 Hour Certified / OSHA 511/510 Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, EHS, or similar field
  • Willingness to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL

Responsibilities

  • Support EHS strategy for site operations and launch development
  • Enforce EHS policies and implement industry best practices
  • Ensure compliance with regulations during design, build, and operations
  • Conduct safety hazard analyses and job-specific assessments
  • Review and approve hazardous procedures for the launch complex
  • Investigate incidents and ensure safety culture improvement
  • Manage hazardous waste streams, including spill prevention and control measures

Benefits

  • Equity through stock options for all full-time employees
  • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
  • 10 paid holidays per year, including an end-of-year closure
  • Paid Family/Parental Leave
  • On-site gym or wellness stipend
  • Dog-friendly office environment
Full Job Description
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
  • OSHA 30 Hour Certified / OSHA 511/510 Certifications
  • 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
  • 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.

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