Safety Engineer II

Amentum Holdings, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum at Kennedy Space Center is hiring a safety professional to support the COMET program. You will perform safety operations tasks, conduct site safety assessments, and support hazardous operations across complex facilities.

The role requires interpreting NASA and SOD safety requirements, solving compliance questions, and conducting risk assessments to protect personnel. Strong communication with customers and document reviews are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience in safety or related roles.
• Knowledge of NASA/DOE safety regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of safety operations tasks in support of COMET at Kennedy Space Center.
• Coordinate and conduct site safety and health assessments for programs and facilities.
• Support hazardous operations including cryogenic, hypergolic, explosive and high‑risk activities.
• Interpret federal NASA and SOD safety requirements and implement compliant policies.
• Investigate compliance problems and provide technical solutions within SOD and NASA contexts.
• Conduct risk assessments and design controls to protect personnel.
• Interact with customers to resolve safety, health and environmental issues.
• Review and approve Work Authorization Documents.
• Oversee compliance with safety, health, environmental requirements and company policy.

Skills

Safety operations

Risk assessment

Compliance knowledge

Hazardous operations

Written communication

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's in Safety/ Occupational Health

Job description

Responsibilities

As a member of the team, you will:

• Perform a variety of safety operations tasks in support of the Consolidated Operations Management Engineering and Test Contract (COMET) at Kennedy Space Center.

• Coordinate and conduct site safety and health assessments and reviews pertaining to programs, ground support equipment, facility and operations.

• Support hazardous operations at KSC facilities including but not limited to cryogenic, hypergolic, explosive, high pressure, toxic, working at heights, and asphyxiant hazards.

• Interprets federal, NASA and SOD safety requirements and regulations, as they apply to COMET operations, and
  implements policies and procedures to ensure that these operations are in compliance.

• Investigates and provides technical solutions to compliance problems or questions/concerns received from within SOD,from NASA, government regulatory agencies, etc. that are consistent with organizational objectives.

• Performs risk assessments to assess risk and design controls toprotect personnel.

• Interacts with customers to resolve safety, health and environmental issues.

• Review and approve Work Authorization Documents.

• Provides oversight of compliance with safety health and environmental requirements and company policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or related field required and 4 years of experience.

Physical Requirement

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.

• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.

• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.

• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

Work Environment

• May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.

• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.

• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.

• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.

• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

Equipment and Machines

• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.

• Variety of equipment used in testing.

Attendance

• Full-time work hours.

• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.

• Must be dependable and punctual.

• Shift work may be required.

Other Essential Function

• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.

• Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel.

• In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

• Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

• Government security clearance may be required in the future.

• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

• Child Development Center

• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks

• Credit Union

• Fitness Center

• Barbershop

• NASA Exchanges

Flexible Schedule and Telework

At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.

Compensation Details:

Salary starts at $78,000. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

11/03/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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