Safety Engineer II — Flexible Schedule + Telework

Amentum; 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

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.