Safety Engineer
About The Position
The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. The Safety Engineer supports Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) operations for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) Contract at Kennedy Space Center, providing integrated safety, health, and environmental (HSE) support across programs, facilities, ground support equipment, and hazardous operations. The position supports compliance with applicable federal, NASA, and Space Operations Directorate (SOD) requirements, including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and ANSI standards, as well as applicable environmental and occupational health programs. Responsibilities may include field surveillance, safety observations, HSE inspections, hazard identification and assessment, work authorization reviews, incident investigations, corrective action development, regulatory compliance, reporting, and program implementation. The position collaborates with operations, engineering, and HSE stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, develop effective controls, and improve HSE performance. Duties and areas of emphasis may vary based on organizational needs and the selected candidate’s education, experience, and technical background, with increasing responsibility for independent execution, technical leadership, and mentoring based on experience level.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Must have a valid US driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- At least four years of experience (for Level 2)
- At least 10 years of experience and/or an advanced degree (for Level 3)
- At least 15 years of experience (for Level 4)
Responsibilities
- Field surveillance
- Safety observations
- HSE inspections
- Hazard identification and assessment
- Work authorization reviews
- Incident investigations
- Corrective action development
- Regulatory compliance
- Reporting
- Program implementation
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and HSE stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, develop effective controls, and improve HSE performance.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
