Launch Engineer - Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us.

Description

Reusable systems with frequent launch cadence are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space.  A highly operable, reliable, safe, and robust ground system is an integral part of a fully reusable launch system.  As a Launch Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) Engineer for our dedicated launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, you will be responsible for developing, commissioning, and operating a new launch pad from scratch.  You will be responsible for EH&S across Stoke’s Florida sites, including developing, maintaining, & executing Stoke’s environmental stewardship and ensuring Stoke’s operations set the standard for employee and environment health and safety.  As part of a small, well-supported team, you will have access to the resources you need to get the job done right while simultaneously boosting your skills at a pace that can’t be matched in most other roles.  You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly. 

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and drive overall EHS strategy for critical facilities and site operations in support of launch site development, launch vehicle processing & testing, and launch operations
• Develop, implement, and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and protocols and implement industry best standards and practices
• 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(s), response, and closure
• Implement engineering controls to eliminate or reduce likelihood of occupation and compliance risk
• Implement and maintain environmental and safety management systems   
• Investigate, document, report, and resolve workplace incidents
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining hazard clear areas
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams
• Develop and maintain Spill, Prevention, Control, & Countermeasures (SPCC), industrial wastewater permitting, and Light Management Plans (LMPs)
• Develop and manage Environmental Baseline Surveys (EBS), Biological Assessments (BA), and Environmental Assessments (EA), including all supporting analyses and surveys
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies including FDEP, SLD 45, FAA, & NASA
• Develop and provide contractor and staff training
• Maintain and improve EHS throughout operations
• Cultivate and maintain a strong safety culture at the Launch site

Qualifications  

• 10+ years of experience in a related role working EH&S through new site construction as well as operations supporting high-performance applications (space, aviation, amusement park, oil & gas, heavy equipment, energy systems, and/or maritime)
• 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 utilized in a launch complex environment 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
• OSHA 30 Hour Certified
• Innate ability to prioritize and execute
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to lead
• Ability to follow
• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, EHS, or similar field.
• Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL

Preferred Qualifications  

• 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
• 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 – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees. 
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Company-paid life and disability insurance 
• 401(k) plan with employer match 
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off  
• Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure) 
• Paid Family/Parental Leave  
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location) 
• Dog friendly offices! 

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 3: $123,000 - $184,400
• Level 4: $144,100 - $240,100

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. 

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity 

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status.  It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII.   It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring. 

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company.  Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

E-Verify

Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.