Safety Engineer

Amentum • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an early-career Safety and Environmental Health Engineer to support the Amentum JETS II Contract, including offsite and onsite activities at Johnson Space Center. The Safety Engineer will join a high-performing safety team and provide safety support across the contract, helping ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations in industrial and aerospace test environments. The position is associated with NASA’s deep space exploration pursuits and is offered through teammate company Bastion. The role has been advertised at multiple levels, and candidates may be considered at a level appropriate to their experience and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of experience.
• Requires 1–2 years of direct, hands-on safety experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Solid working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the safety team and provide safety support across the contract.
• Mentor management and employees, assist with procedure development, and review technical documents for compliance with requirements.
• Use engaging techniques and technology platforms to proactively involve employees in the safety program.
• Identify, assess, and communicate hazards, causes, and effects in industrial and aerospace test environments.
• Provide operational guidance for safe, environmentally responsible work practices and operational solutions.
• Independently analyze systems, equipment, and procedures and recommend safety criteria to control or eliminate hazards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, Johnson Space Center, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Conduct compliance audits to verify adherence to requirements.
• Support delivery of regulatory-required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level