Safety Manager (Defense Manufacturing)

Location: Austin, Texas, United States; significant time required on the production floor.

Company

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

What you will do

• Own and scale company-wide safety policies, procedures, compliance systems, and stop-work authority.
• Lead hazard analyses and risk assessments for industrial manufacturing processes, high-power lasers, hazardous materials, high-energy systems, and future explosive ordnance integration.
• Partner with engineering on design-for-safety practices and oversee LOTO, machine guarding, lift limits, keep-out zones, PPE, respiratory protection, and facility zoning.
• Develop protocols for firearms handling, weapons integration, explosives, chemical safety, and field-testing operations.
• Manage emergency action plans, evacuation procedures, fire protection, incident reporting, corrective actions, first aid, AEDs, and responder training.
• Build safety training and documentation programs covering machinery, forklifts, lasers, specialized operations, meetings, metrics, and compliance records.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a safety professional in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and experience implementing safety programs in high-risk settings.
• 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 standards including ANSI Z136.1 or MIL-HDBK-828.
• Certified Safety Professional certification or equivalent, plus experience in defense, aerospace, or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, and willingness to work extensively on the production floor.

Culture & Benefits

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