EHS Specialist 1 (3rd Shift)

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Date: Jul 28, 2025

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32925

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 1105

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral 

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available 

Travel Requirements: 10% 

 

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

 

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

  

At ULA, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is used as a proactive approach to ensure mission success by identifying hazards and then eliminating or controlling the identified risks.

This position interacts with multiple disciplines to prepare safety documents (Mission Unique Missile System Pre-Launch Safety Packages, Range Requirements Tailoring, Non-Compliances, Failure Reports/Investigations etc.) as required to support ULA, U.S. Space Force, Range Safety, FAA, NASA, NRO, and Commercial customers. Responsible for ensuring every customer’s payload is safely integrated with the launch vehicle and meets range safety requirements.  May perform audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of EHS program. May participate in accident investigations and assists in identification of causes and preventive/corrective actions.

 

Required Education

Bachelor

 

Required Years of Experience

None required

 

Basic Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or Environmental or STEM related technical field from an accredited college or university
  • Willing to work 3rd shift (12am-7am)
  • OSHA 30 Certified – General Industry highly desired
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to easily interface with peers, leaders, and customers
  • Analytical ability to evaluate, interpret, and assimilate data into useable information and provide recommendations based upon results
  • Ability to apply corrective action tools to identify root cause and corrective actions for anomaly conditions
  • Must be able to work around hazardous systems at the launch sites, climb stairs, and access elevated work platforms
  • The ability to work under pressure, solve problems, communicate effectively, work and lead in a team setting, and strong interpersonal skills are required
  • Participate in multi-discipline continuous improvement teams to improve methods and procedures
  • Highly proficient in computer usage and MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Highly flexible in work schedule (i.e. off-shift, weekends, travel)
  • Willing to accommodate occasional TDY's at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required. US Citizenship is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Highly desired that the successful candidate would possess some or all of the following:
    • Green Belt / Black Belt certification
    • Lean and six-sigma certification
    • GSP Certified – Graduate Safety Practitioner

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

 

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments

 

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

 

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

 

 

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

 

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

 

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

 

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.


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