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True Anomaly

Environmental Health and Safety Test Site Engineer (III-Senior)

Salary$120k – $170k
LocationLong Beach, CA, Long Beach, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentTest Engineering
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
First seen2mo ago
Last seen3d ago
About the company
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
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Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
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What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
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It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
YOUR MISSION
We are seeking an experienced EHS Engineer (III-Senior) to support safe and compliant test site operations, with a strong emphasis on explosives handling and storage, liquid propellants, and hypergolic systems. This role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs that support hazardous test operations while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience serving in a Responsible Person (RP) role and be comfortable interfacing with the ATF, local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and other regulatory bodies. This individual should bring practical knowledge of high-hazard operations, including propellant handling, explosive materials management, and test readiness support. This position requires extensive travel to test sites, operational locations, and regulatory or partner facilities, potentially on short notice.
Key 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 local AHJs, fire departments, environmental agencies, and external regulators during inspections, permitting, and incident follow-up.
• Support or serve in a Responsible Person (RP) capacity for regulated explosive operations, as applicable.
• Develop and deliver training related to explosives safety, hazardous materials handling, emergency response, PPE, and safe work practices.
• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action tracking.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments of test facilities, magazines, storage areas, and operational processes.
• Support development of emergency response plans for test site incidents involving explosives, propellants, fires, toxic releases, or other hazardous events.
• Assist with hazardous waste management and environmental compliance activities associated with test operations.
• Review and approve procedures, work instructions, and operating plans related to hazardous operations.
• Travel extensively to support multiple test sites, storage locations, audits, inspections, and operational activities.
• Provide on-site EHS support during test campaigns, field operations, and special projects, including travel on short notice as needed.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical 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 applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence operational teams and leadership.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including frequent domestic travel and
possible short-notice trips based on operational needs.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience in a Responsible Person (RP) role for explosives operations.
• Experience in aerospace or propulsion test environments.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and explosives safety criteria relevant to test operations.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, or similar.
• Experience with emergency planning and response for hazardous test operations.
• Familiarity with process safety, management of change, and operational readiness processes.
Physical / Work Environment Requirements
• Ability to work in an active outdoor/industrial test site environment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection if required.
• Ability to support off-shift or extended-hour testing operations as needed.
• Ability to walk test areas, climb stairs/ladders, and access remote storage or operational locations.
• Ability to travel extensively and work at multiple sites for extended periods as required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base Salary:
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EHS Engineer 3: $120,000-$150,000
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Senior EHS Engineer: $135,000-$170,000
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Work Location— this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office.
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Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person’s working conditions while performing the job.
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Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
Hiring process
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
Legal
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
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