EHS & Facilities Leader for Aerospace Test & Ops

astra; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Astra is seeking a hands-on EHS & Facilities Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and facilities operations across our Alameda headquarters and Atwater Test Site. You will ensure safe, compliant operations in support of engineering, production, and test teams.

This role requires operational rigor, facility oversight experience, and a deep commitment to fostering a strong safety culture, with regular travel to Atwater, CA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS and/or facilities management experience in aerospace, industrial, or high-tech environments.
• 5+ years of managing a team.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations.
• Proven ability to manage facilities projects and ensure compliance in dynamic settings.
• Experience supporting test sites or R&D environments a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Atwater, CA.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• EHS Leadership: Develop and maintain EHS programs; conduct training and audits; lead inspections and emergency planning.
• Facilities Management: Oversee operations, maintenance, utilities, space planning; manage vendors and contractors; plan upgrades.
• Test Site Support: Partner with test teams for safe operations and infrastructure readiness; on-site oversight.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align safety and facility goals with engineering, HR, and manufacturing; report KPIs.

Skills

EHS experience

Facilities mgmt

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Travel ready

Education

Bachelors in environmental science/engineering

Job description

Astra is seeking a hands-on EHS & Facilities Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and facilities operations across our Alameda headquarters and Atwater Test Site. You will ensure safe, compliant operations in support of engineering, production, and test teams.

This role requires operational rigor, facility oversight experience, and a deep commitment to fostering a strong safety culture, with regular travel to Atwater, CA.