Senior EHS Engineer – Space Test Site Safety

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA/HSA options

PTO

Paid holidays

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Test Site Engineer (III-Senior) to lead hazardous test site operations, with a strong emphasis on explosives handling, liquid propellants, and hypergolic systems, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

The role develops, implements, and maintains EHS programs, trains staff, conducts hazard analyses and incident investigations, and interfaces with ATF, AHJs, and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in high-hazard industrial, aerospace, defense, energetics, or test site environments.
• Direct experience supporting explosives handling and storage operations.
• Working knowledge of ATF regulations and experience interacting with ATF inspectors or officials.
• Experience coordinating with local AHJs and emergency response organizations.
• Familiarity with liquid propellants and hypergolic propellant systems.
• Experience performing hazard assessments, risk analyses, and supporting high-consequence operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and related regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence teams and leadership.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including short-notice trips.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs for test site operations, including hazardous testing activities involving explosives, pyrotechnics, liquid propellants, and hypergols.
• Support safe handling, storage, transportation, and use of explosive materials in compliance with ATF regulations and company policies.
• Serve as a key EHS resource for operational readiness reviews, hazard analyses, test planning, and pre-job safety assessments.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and test teams to identify hazards and implement effective controls for high-risk activities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable ATF, OSHA, EPA, DOT, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Interface with AHJs, fire departments, environmental agencies, and regulators during inspections and incident follow-up.
• Support or serve in a Responsible Person (RP) capacity for regulated explosive operations.
• Develop and deliver training related to explosives safety, hazardous materials handling, emergency response, PPE, and safe work practices.
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective/preventive action tracking.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments of test facilities and storage areas.
• Support development of emergency response plans for incidents involving explosives or propellants.
• Assist with hazardous waste management and environmental compliance activities.
• Review and approve procedures related to hazardous operations.
• Travel extensively to support multiple test sites and operations.
• Provide on-site EHS support during test campaigns and field operations.

Skills

EHS program management

Explosives handling

Regulatory liaison

Hazard analysis

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Interagency communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS/related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Test Site Engineer (III-Senior) to lead hazardous test site operations, with a strong emphasis on explosives handling, liquid propellants, and hypergolic systems, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

The role develops, implements, and maintains EHS programs, trains staff, conducts hazard analyses and incident investigations, and interfaces with ATF, AHJs, and regulators.