# Environmental Health & Safety Lead at Astro Mechanica

- Company: Astro Mechanica
- What the company does: We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.
- Company website: https://astromecha.co/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-29
- Apply by: 2026-12-13
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Astro-Mechanica/45c25ce1-1f4a-42a3-bf45-4c4723aaa12d?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astro-mechanica-environmental-health-and-safety-lead/

## 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

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