Aerospace Medicine Specialist

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $202,331 – $299,147 annually

About the role

This role will lead operational priorities where safety, quality, compliance, and execution discipline are central to success. You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within an Aerospace & Defense environment.

Responsibilities

• Support medical vehicle design and risk assessments alongside engineering teams
• Engage across programs to integrate health expertise in operations and strategy
• Develop and implement medical standards for health and safety in space missions
• Identify and mitigate human spaceflight risks associated with vehicle and operational concepts
• Deliver clinical standards of care for astronauts and support during missions
• Advise on astronaut health and certification for mission operations
• Participate in crew launch and recovery operations as needed

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience related to Aerospace Medicine or Biomedical Engineering
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited institution, or a relevant engineering degree
• Active and unrestricted medical license or a bachelor’s degree in engineering with human spaceflight experience
• Aerospace Medicine Board Certification or board-eligible status preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in health and medical engineering in spaceflight contexts
• Understanding of human health impacts in extreme environments
• Health and medical human spaceflight operational experience, particularly related to Low Earth Orbit

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance along with life insurance options
• Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• Education support program for professional growth
• Stock options available for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Paid Time Off including up to four weeks a year and up to 14 holidays