Senior Site Safety Manager (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in Kent, Washington, United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. ITAR authorizations.

Salary: $145,000–$170,000 annually

Company

hirify.global Corporation is developing infrastructure for space-based solar energy, orbital computing, and secure optical data transport.

What you will do

• Establish on-site safety leadership and enforce safety standards across a 300,000-square-foot rocket-engine manufacturing facility.
• Conduct daily inspections, monitor OSHA compliance, document hazards, and drive corrective actions.
• Design and deliver competency-based training covering LOTO, hazard recognition, propellant handling, emergency response, and site orientation.
• Develop PPE protocols, hazard-based requirements, fit-testing processes, and compliance audits.
• Lead safety reviews for facility construction, equipment installation, machinery activation, contractors, and vendors.
• Manage incident and near-miss reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, regulatory documentation, and trend reporting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of occupational safety experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or defense.
• Degree in computer science, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA 1910 standards and experience with compliance auditing, PPE programs, hazard assessments, and documentation.
• Experience building safety programs during facility construction, equipment installation, startup, or rapid scaling.
• Experience with propellant, pressure vessel, cryogenic, or high-energy equipment operations.
• U.S. ITAR eligibility is required.

Nice to have

• Aerospace, spaceflight, or commercial space industry experience.
• Experience with rocket propellant, cryogenic operations, or specialized fuel handling.
• Experience with incident investigations, root cause analysis, design reviews, or engineering safety integration.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing or FAA-regulated environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity in hirify.global Corporation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, and 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and relocation assistance where applicable.
• Daily lunch and a stocked office kitchen.