Aerospace EHS & Facilities Specialist

Astra; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401K plan

Equity

Job summary

Astra is seeking a hands-on EHS & Facilities Specialist to own environmental, health, safety, and facilities operations across our Alameda headquarters and Atwater Test Site. You will be a go‑to SME for EHS and facilities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations in support of engineering, production, and test teams.

This role requires technical knowledge, operational rigor, and the ability to influence stakeholders to foster a strong safety culture without direct authority.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on EHS and/or facilities experience in aerospace, industrial, or high-tech environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations.
• Proven ability to manage facilities projects and ensure compliance in dynamic settings.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive safety improvements without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Astra's EHS programs in compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Deliver safety training, conduct audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and develop emergency planning protocols.
• Own day-to-day facilities operations, including maintenance, utilities, and space planning for Alameda HQ and Atwater Test Site.
• Coordinate facilities vendors and contractors, including scoping, quotes, and verification of completion.
• Plan and execute facility upgrades and support infrastructure expansion projects.
• Partner with test teams to ensure safe operations and timely resolution of site-specific needs.
• Track and report EHS and facilities KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Job description

Astra is seeking a hands-on EHS & Facilities Specialist to own environmental, health, safety, and facilities operations across our Alameda headquarters and Atwater Test Site. You will be a go‑to SME for EHS and facilities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations in support of engineering, production, and test teams.

This role requires technical knowledge, operational rigor, and the ability to influence stakeholders to foster a strong safety culture without direct authority.