Safety Engineer

About Us

Firehawk Aerospace is a leading propulsion‑focused aerospace and defense company located 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 Safety Engineer to join our growing team.

Location: Addison, Texas
Position Type: Full‑time, On‑site
Travel: Up to 25 percent of the year

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Safety Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience to support and enhance our safety programs. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering a proactive safety culture in high‑risk industrial environments, including support for test operations.

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard mitigation, and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for energetic handling, manufacturing, and test operations.
• Lead incident investigations and prepare detailed reports with corrective and preventive actions.
• Support planning and execution of energetic test operations by ensuring safety protocols, controls, and hazard mitigations are in place.
• Perform routine safety audits and inspections across facilities and job sites.
• Collaborate with engineering, research and development, and operations to design safer processes, systems, and test procedures.
• Deliver safety training programs and ensure employee compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or substantial equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3 years minimum experience in a safety role, preferably in high‑volume manufacturing, chemicals, energetics, or test/validation environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and process safety management (PSM) principles.
• Familiarity with hazard analysis techniques (HAZOP, FMEA, etc.).
• Experience supporting or overseeing hazardous test operations is strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented environment.

• Relevant Safety certifications (e.g., OSHA, CPR/First Aid, HAZMAT, DoD 4145.26M).
• Prior experience working with developing and integrating explosives or energetics.
• Experience supporting or overseeing hazardous test operations is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
• Knowledge of test range safety, instrumentation safety, and data acquisition systems.

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.

• Health Coverage: 100% employer‑paid medical premiums for employees and up to 75% coverage for dependents under select plans, with additional options for PPO and HDHP plans. Coverage begins the first of the month following your hire date.
• Dental and Vision Plans:
  Affordable dental and vision plans with extensive coverage options, including preventive care, orthodontics, and allowances for contacts and frames.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Access to free, confidential services, including counseling, legal consultations, wellness coaching, and virtual concierge services to support your work‑life balance.
• Flexible
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Enjoy a 9/80 schedule option, allowing for greater flexibility and work‑life balance.
• On‑Site Perks:
  Complimentary snacks and refreshments to keep you energized throughout the day.
• Professional Growth:
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