Launch EHS Engineer: Safe, High-Cadence Space Ops

Stoke Space; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

Dog friendly offices

On-site gym

Job summary

Stoke Space is seeking an experienced Launch Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Engineer to support commissioning and operation of a new launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. You will help develop and enforce EHS policies, assess hazards, and ensure compliance across Stoke's Florida sites while advancing a strong safety culture.

You will collaborate with regulators, contractors, and internal teams to deliver safe, reliable operations and meet aggressive cadence goals for our

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in EH&S through new site construction and operations supporting high-performance applications.
• Proven experience developing and implementing system safety and occupational safety programs.
• Experience establishing and running EHS programs including OSHA, fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, hazmat, and waste streams.
• Experience utilizing common EHS tools such as hazardous gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters.
• Proven ability to lead, work autonomously, receive and incorporate feedback, and work in a high-performing team.
• Prioritization and execution mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or EHS.
• Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS strategy for critical facilities and site operations related to launch site development and testing.
• Maintain and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and protocols and adopt industry best practices.
• Ensure design, build, and operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Complete system safety hazard analyses and job hazard assessments.
• Review and approve hazardous procedures for launch complex.
• Support incident investigation and corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain environmental and safety management systems.
• Coordinate with agencies and regulators (FDEP, FAA, NASA).
• Develop and provide contractor and staff training.
• Maintain and improve EHS throughout operations.
• Cultivate a strong safety culture at the launch site.

Skills

EH&S experience

System safety programs

Autonomous work

Prioritization

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or EHS

Tools

Hazard detectors

FLIR cameras

Sound meters

Job description

Stoke Space is seeking an experienced Launch Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Engineer to support commissioning and operation of a new launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. You will help develop and enforce EHS policies, assess hazards, and ensure compliance across Stoke's Florida sites while advancing a strong safety culture.

You will collaborate with regulators, contractors, and internal teams to deliver safe, reliable operations and meet aggressive cadence goals for our