What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Engineer position at Astrion?
Overview
Safety Engineer - Kennedy Space Center
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Status: Full Time
Contract: LASSO II
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required
Astrion is seeking a Safety Engineer to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), supporting the LASSO II Contract. This is a full-time, onsite role where you will ensure mission-critical operations are conducted safely, effectively, and in compliance with LASSO II, NASA, federal, and industry standards.
This position is ideal for a safety-conscious, detail-driven professional who thrives in dynamic environments where human spaceflight, cutting-edge technology, and mission success converge.
Required Qualifications / Skills
Safety Engineer - Kennedy Space Center
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Status: Full Time
Contract: LASSO II
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required
Astrion is seeking a Safety Engineer to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), supporting the LASSO II Contract. This is a full-time, onsite role where you will ensure mission-critical operations are conducted safely, effectively, and in compliance with LASSO II, NASA, federal, and industry standards.
This position is ideal for a safety-conscious, detail-driven professional who thrives in dynamic environments where human spaceflight, cutting-edge technology, and mission success converge.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or occupational health, preferably within aerospace, DoD, or heavy hazardous environments.
- Skills:
- Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and/or EPA requirements
- Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) and SharePoint.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Physical ability to climb stairs/ladders, wear PPE, and work both indoors and outdoors in hazardous operations and laboratory environments.
- OSHA 30 certification
- Fall protection competent person
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO)
- Conduct site safety, health, and environmental assessments across operational and research programs.
- Investigate and resolve non-conformances in coordination with Astrion, NASA, government agencies, and LASSO II project managers.
- Support hazardous operations including overseeing work involving high-pressure gases, toxic materials, hypergolic propellants, confined spaces, and work-at-height.
- Review and approve Work Authorization Documents and perform hazard analyses.
- Maintain safety, environmental, and occupational health program compliance in accordance with federal, NASA, and state standards.
- Collaborate across multiple disciplines to ensure safe and efficient operations in high-consequence environments.
- Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in support of space exploration missions.