We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.
About the role
Define and put in place the safety baseline for our test operations and new test site, including the site safety plan, emergency response, test readiness reviews, and the programs California requires (such as the Injury and Illness Prevention Program) Build the EHS program in phases, starting with test site safety and extending to manufacturing: risk register, written programs, training matrix, inspections, and corrective-action process Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 7+ years of EHS experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, energy, or other high-consequence hardware environments
- Proven track record standing up EHS programs from scratch or near scratch in a startup or rapidly scaling operation
- Ability to execute a defined safety plan yourself first and grow the function as the company scales, we are hiring an owner and doer before a department head
- Deep working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, and core programs such as LOTO, machine guarding, electrical safety, and industrial hygiene
- Hands-on experience with high-hazard operations, ideally testing of high-voltage, electricity-producing machines, along with combustion testing, pressure systems, fuels, or crane and rigging
- Experience securing permits and working with fire departments, CUPAs, air districts, and other AHJs
More about this role
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.
We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.
Astro Mechanica is looking for a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety Lead to own safety for our test operations first and build the EHS function from there. You will work directly with engineering, test, manufacturing, facilities, and leadership to make high-energy work — combustion testing, fuels, high-pressure systems, rotating equipment, and high voltage — safer,...
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