Safety Manager (Defense Manufacturing)

Location: Austin, TX, United States; onsite work with significant time on the production floor

Company

hirify.global is a defense startup developing autonomous gun turrets that use computer vision and control systems to counter small drones and loitering munitions.

What you will do

• Own and formalize the company-wide manufacturing safety program, policies, procedures, and stop-work authority framework.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, serving as the primary contact for inspections and regulatory agencies.
• Lead hazard analyses and risk assessments for manufacturing processes, including machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout, lifting limits, lasers, chemicals, high-energy systems, and future explosive ordnance integration.
• Develop safety protocols for firearms handling, weapons integration, explosive materials, field testing, emergency preparedness, fire protection, and incident response.
• Implement safety training, maintain compliance records, and oversee machine-specific, forklift, laser, respiratory protection, and specialized training.
• Analyze safety metrics, near-misses, and observations to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a safety professional in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and experience developing safety programs in high-risk environments.
• Experience with hazard analyses, risk assessments, field-testing operations, and MIL-STD-882 or similar system safety frameworks.
• Experience with explosives or ordnance safety, firearms safety, and high-power laser safety standards including ANSI Z136.1 or MIL-HDBK-828.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification or equivalent, plus experience in defense, aerospace, or another highly regulated industry.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite and spend significant time on the production floor.

Culture & Benefits

• Engineering-first environment focused on technical excellence and innovation.
• ACS equity package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.