Safety Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Kings Bay, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities—where we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future‑ready solutions with an emphasis on resiliency and urgency. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation, and we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. For over 60 years, the FBM team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable, credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and an exciting future, keeping this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth, and we need your expertise to deliver cutting‑edge technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of strategic deterrence. FBM is a reliable program that has served the United States for more than six decades and will continue for many years to come. As we enter the next phase, there are ample opportunities for growth and career development. As part of the FBM team, you will help build, replenish, and modernize this crucial national asset with today’s tools and technology, benefiting the world, the nation, our states, and our communities. The Safety Engineer will support the SWFLANT mission by developing, implementing, and sustaining safety programs across a wide variety of disciplines—including ordnance, radiation, environmental, hazardous materials, ergonomics, fall protection, and other industrial processes. This job requires full‑time onsite support and may occasionally involve shift work. The position is located at SWFLANT, Kings Bay Naval Base. Please note that teleworking is not supported; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Kings Bay, GA, and will be expected to work in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, and/or industrial‑hygiene (or equivalent experience/combined education).
Experience managing ESH programs in manufacturing, production, or DoD environments.
Familiarity with environmental, safety, and health regulations applicable to DoD programs.
Strong digital literacy in Microsoft Suite, with emphasis on writing concise, logical, grammatically accurate analytical reports that communicate environmental‑health study results to management and partners.
Ability to analyze complex technical data from chemical data sheets and environmental‑health surveys using logical and quantitative reasoning.
Experience with hazardous‑waste and chemical‑management programs.
Ability to deliver oral presentations that persuade others to accept specific actions or opinions and to explain procedures and policies clearly.
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects/tasks, prioritize workload effectively, and ensure timely closure of assignments.
Minimum physical requirements include working from elevated platforms and ladders for safety activities, investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Must obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance, pass a drug and background check, and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
An Interim Secret clearance must be obtained before starting.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or other safety‑related certification.
Experience developing and implementing OSHA programs—including record keeping, ergonomics, machine guarding, job‑hazard assessment, injury investigations, laser safety, fall protection, plan review, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
Ability to create innovative methods that boost employee awareness and engagement in ESH compliance programs, fostering a strong ESH culture across LM Space.
Proficiency in tracking, trending, and analyzing safety‑related data.
Experience in ordnance safety.
Experience with continuous‑improvement tools and techniques (LM green or black‑belt).

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and sustain safety programs across a wide variety of disciplines—including ordnance, radiation, environmental, hazardous materials, ergonomics, fall protection, and other industrial processes.
Manage ESH programs in manufacturing, production, or DoD environments.
Analyze complex technical data from chemical data sheets and environmental‑health surveys using logical and quantitative reasoning.
Deliver oral presentations that persuade others to accept specific actions or opinions and to explain procedures and policies clearly.
Manage multiple projects/tasks, prioritize workload effectively, and ensure timely closure of assignments.
Work from elevated platforms and ladders for safety activities, investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Develop and implement OSHA programs—including record keeping, ergonomics, machine guarding, job‑hazard assessment, injury investigations, laser safety, fall protection, plan review, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
Create innovative methods that boost employee awareness and engagement in ESH compliance programs, fostering a strong ESH culture across LM Space.
Track, trend, and analyze safety‑related data.
Ensure ordnance safety.
Utilize continuous‑improvement tools and techniques (LM green or black‑belt).