Senior Safety Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the site’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ATF, NFPA, and applicable Department of Defense explosive safety requirements.
• Implement and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and risk management systems.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs), Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs), and risk assessments.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews, PreStartup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and new process commissioning.
• Review manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with explosive limits, personnel limits, compatibility requirements, and facility operating procedures.
• Lead investigations involving injuries, near misses, property damage, process deviations, and energetic incidents using root cause analysis techniques.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits of manufacturing facilities, magazines, laboratories, warehouses, and support operations.
• Track corrective actions through completion and verify their effectiveness.
• Cookordinate contractor safety activities and ensure compliance with company safety policies.
• Serve as the onsite safety advisor to site leadership and provide recommendations that support safe and efficient operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or substantial equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive safety experience in explosives, propellant manufacturing, ammunition production, chemical processing, aerospace, defense, or other high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, process safety principles, and explosive safety practices.
• Experience conducting hazard analysis, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance audits.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong technical writing and report development abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) explosive safety standards identified in DoD 4145.26M.
• Experience with 27 CFR Part 555 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulations.
• Experience implementing OSHA and MILSTD 882E Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Knowledge of energetic material manufacturing, testing, storage, and transportation.
• Experience working in defense or aerospace manufacturing.

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., a 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.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• This position requires mobility to work in manufacturing and test environments, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• The role may require use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety footwear, hearing protection, and flame-resistant clothing.
• The position may involve working varying shifts based on production and testing schedules.

Benefits at Firehawk Aerospace

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for employees and up to 75% for dependents on select plans
• Affordable dental and vision plans with broad coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling, legal services, and wellness support
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule option
• Onsite snacks and refreshments
• Mentorship opportunities and involvement in cutting-edge aerospace projects

About Us

Firehawk Aerospace is a leading propulsion-focused aerospace and defense company headquartered in Addison, TX. Our innovative approach empowers us to design and manufacture cutting-edge solid and hybrid rocket motors and engines. We aim to push the boundaries of propulsion technology to serve both commercial and defense sectors. We pride ourselves on maintaining a safety-first culture across all operations and are seeking a motivated Senior Safety Engineer to join our growing team.