Senior EHS Specialist - Launch Operations Safety Leader

Relativity Space; Florida; On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space seeks an experienced EHS professional to join the Safety team in Cape Canaveral, FL. You will collaborate with engineering and operations, identify hazards, perform risk assessments, and support launch‑pad safety and ground equipment across multiple systems.

The role emphasizes developing safety processes, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement in a high-speed aerospace environment. A background in pressure/electrical safety and OSHA standards is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of EHS experience with aerospace or high-speed technical environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, ANSI, ASME, and related safety standards.
• Experience in risk assessments, hazard analysis, and incident investigations in complex technical environments.
• Experience in project management and continuous improvement strategies for safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and operations on safety topics from planning to execution.
• Identify hazards, perform risk assessments, and implement control measures.
• Support launch operations ground equipment safety and related systems.
• Develop safety processes and programs for Launch Operations based on observations and feedback.
• Balance program development with in-field safety support and promote a positive safety culture.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and investigate incidents with root-cause analysis.
• Over time, participate in vehicle processing and launch support covering various EHS topics.

Skills

EHS experience

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Project management

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

PowerApps

Job description

Relativity Space seeks an experienced EHS professional to join the Safety team in Cape Canaveral, FL. You will collaborate with engineering and operations, identify hazards, perform risk assessments, and support launch‑pad safety and ground equipment across multiple systems.

The role emphasizes developing safety processes, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement in a high-speed aerospace environment. A background in pressure/electrical safety and OSHA standards is valued.