Rocket Factory Augsburg

Low-cost microlauncher for small satellites

Launch Site Health and Safety Lead

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Full-timeUnst, Shetland, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Proven experience leading implementation and management of health and safety processes on construction sites, test facilities, or engineering development environments, ideally during early-stage build or commissioning phases.
Hands-on experience as a technician, mechanic, or engineer in an industrial or aerospace environment, with a strong practical understanding of site activities and hazards.
Experience with cryogenic systems, high-pressure systems, hazardous gases, and hydraulics.
Experience of work at heights and lifting operations.
Practical understanding of UK health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, COSHH, PUWER and LOLER, and PSSR.

Responsibilities

Lead the iteration and implementation of RFA health and safety policies and procedures at the launch site.
Produce, implement and maintain procedures to ensure safe day-to-day operations at the launch site.
Ensure suitable emergency procedures are produced and maintained, and that staff are aware of and competent in executing them.
Arrange and, where suitable, conduct training on safety systems and site inductions.
Work with procurement teams to ensure suitable PPE and other safety-related equipment is in place and maintained to an appropriate standard.
Support the build, maintenance and operation of the launch site outside core health and safety responsibilities.
Manage and produce documentation for day-to-day site operations (RAMS, COSHH) relevant to a wide range of work, including lifts, work at height, enclosed-space work, hot works, and work with electrical and pressure systems.

Desired Qualifications

NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).
CSCS Gold Card or equivalent.
Experience working in fast-paced development programmes where safety systems must adapt rapidly without compromising standards.
Experience with cryogenic systems, high-pressure systems, hazardous gases, or aerospace/spaceport operations.
Working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, including roles, duties, and practical application on complex or high-risk projects.

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), we have one clear goal: to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space. We specialize in building small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we aim to revolutionize space services and help improve life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and become part of the team driving the New Space movement in Europe.

About the Team

We are looking for full time Launch Site Health and Safety Lead (f/m/d) to join our UK team. In this role you will focus on the practical implementation of RFA Health and Safety Policy’s on the ground at the Launch site. You will support the site technicians and engineers in the execution of their day-2-day work by producing relevant safety documentation, ensuring appropriate equipment and PPE is available, and where required organise and conduct training of staff on site. This role will require you to be based either through rotations or relocation at the launch site on the isle of Unst in the Shetland Islands.

Your Tasks

Lead in the iteration and implementation of RFA health and safety policy and procedures at the launch site
Produce, implement and maintain required procedures to ensure safe day-2-day operations at the launch site.
Ensure suitable emergency procedures are produced and maintained and that staff are aware and competent in their execution.
Arrange and, where suitable, carry out trainings on safety systems and site inductions
Work with the procurement teams to ensure that suitable PPE, and other safety related equipment is in place and kept to a suitable standard.
Outside of core Health and Safety related responsibilities, support the build, maintenance and operation of the launch site
Manage and produce documentation for day-2-day operations on site (RAMS, COSH) relevant for a wide range of work; lifts, work at height, enclosed space work, hot works and work with electrical and pressure systems.

Your Qualifications

Proven experience leading the implementation and management of health and safety processes on construction sites, test facilities, or engineering development environments, ideally during early-stage build or commissioning phases.
Hands-on experience as a technician, mechanic, or engineer within an industrial or aerospace, environment, with a strong practical understanding of site activities and hazards.
Experience with cryogenic systems, high-pressure systems, hazardous gases, and hydraulics.
Experience of work at heights and lifting operations.
Practical understanding of UK health and safety legislation, including but not limited to:
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- COSHH
- PUWER and LOLER
- PSSR
Desirable professional certifications:
- NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
- CSCS Gold Card (or equivalent) .
Experience working in fast-paced development programmes where safety systems must adapt rapidly without compromising standards. Experience with cryogenic systems, high-pressure systems, hazardous gases, or aerospace/spaceport operations is desirable.
Working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, including roles, duties, and practical application on complex or high-risk projects is a plus.

We offer

	Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up
	Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours
	Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from 1 day per week home office
	Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
	Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days
	RFA Family: Join regular company and team events
	Parking: Free parking for car and bike

Insights

Ready to take the next step?

Join RFA and help build one of Europe’s most efficient launch systems. Work alongside 300+ colleagues from over 40 countries and take ownership from day one.

If you’re looking to grow, take responsibility, and contribute to making space more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.

🚀 Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application in English.

About the Company

Rocket Factory Augsburg

Low-cost microlauncher for small satellites

Rocket Factory Augsburg provides flexible, low-cost launch services for small satellites, anchored by its RFA ONE launcher. The vehicle is a 30-meter three-stage rocket: nine Helix engines on the first stage, a vacuum-optimized Helix on the second stage, and a Redshift orbital transfer vehicle on the third stage to deploy satellites into different orbits. It cuts costs by applying automotive-style serial production and off-the-shelf components, aiming for roughly $3,000–$4,000 per kilogram. Its goal is to democratize access to space by enabling affordable, multi-orbit deployment for small-satellite missions.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $256.8M
Headquarters: Augsburg, Germany
Founded: 2018

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