Launch Engineer - Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) (Aerospace)

Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida; relocation to Cape Canaveral, FL is required. The position is onsite at a dedicated launch complex and supports Stoke's Florida sites. Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet ITAR export-control requirements.

Salary: $109,725–$148,470 for Level 2 or $129,150–$193,620 for Level 3, annual base salary.

Company

hirify.global is developing Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for frequent, reliable, and lower-cost spaceflight.

What you will do

• Support EHS strategy for launch-site development, vehicle processing, testing, and launch operations.
• Commission and operate a new launch pad while implementing EHS policies, procedures, protocols, and management systems.
• Perform system safety hazard analyses, job-specific hazard assessments, and reviews of hazardous launch procedures.
• Investigate workplace incidents and anomalies, implement engineering controls, and maintain hazard-clear areas.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste, SPCC plans, industrial wastewater permitting, Light Management Plans, and environmental surveys and assessments.
• Coordinate with FDEP, SLD 45, FAA, NASA, contractors, and staff on compliance, training, and safety culture.

Requirements

• 7+ years of EH&S experience through new-site construction and operations in high-performance industries such as space, aviation, energy, oil and gas, or maritime.
• Experience developing and implementing system safety and occupational safety programs, including OSHA, fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, hazmat, and waste-stream controls.
• Experience with EHS tools including hazardous-gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification and OSHA 511/510 Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in systems, mechanical, aerospace, EHS, or a related field.
• Strong autonomy, prioritization, communication, and collaboration skills. U.S. work authorization and ITAR eligibility are required.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-pressure gas, cryogenic liquid, high-power, or explosive-ordnance operations.
• Launch-pad entry team or Red Team experience.
• Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710, MSPSP, HazOp range requirements, and DoD explosive siting.
• Experience with 45th SW, 30th SW, NASA, ATF, Coast Guard, or Port Canaveral.
• Master's degree in engineering, management, EHS, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity through stock options for regular, full-time employees.
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Four weeks of paid time off, 10 holidays, and paid family and parental leave.
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend, depending on location.
• Dog-friendly offices and a collaborative environment with significant ownership.