Launch Engineer - Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

The role

You will support the commissioning and operation of a new launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. You will manage EHS strategy, policies, and environmental stewardship across Florida sites.

What you will do

• Support overall EHS strategy for critical facilities and site operations
• Maintain, implement, and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and protocols
• Ensure design, build, and operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations
• Complete system safety hazard analyses and job specific hazard assessments
• Review and approve launch complex hazardous procedures
• Support anomaly investigation, response, and closure
• Implement engineering controls to reduce occupation and compliance risk
• Implement and maintain environmental and safety management systems
• Investigate, document, report, and resolve workplace incidents
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a related role working EH&S through new site construction and operations
• Proven experience developing and implementing system safety and occupational safety programs
• Experience standing up and running EHS programs including OSHA, fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, job site safety, hazmat, and waste streams
• Experience utilizing and maintaining common EHS tools including hazardous gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters
• Proven ability to lead, work autonomously, receive and incorporate constructive feedback, and work well on a high performing team
• Innate ability to prioritize and execute
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, EHS, or similar field
• Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL

Nice to have

• Experience working hazardous operations including high pressure gas systems, cryogenic liquid systems, high power systems, and/or explosive ordnance
• Launch operations experience as a member of a pad entry team or “Red Team” member
• OSHA 30 Hour Certified / OSHA 511/510 Certifications
• Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710, MSPSP, and HazOp range requirements as well as DoD explosive siting for launch vehicle programs
• Experience working with 45th SW, 30th SW, NASA, ATF, Coast Guard, and/or Port Canaveral
• Master’s degree in engineering, management, EHS, or similar field

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
• 11 days of holidays including an end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks
• Must be able to prove identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Employment may be conditioned on legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials

About the company

Stoke is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight. The team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work.