EHS Engineer, Safety

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve occupational health and safety programs, policies, and procedures at our Centennial facility
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all hazardous waste compliance activities, including waste identification, characterization, handling, storage, manifesting, and disposal in accordance with Colorado and federal regulations
• Establish, maintain, and enforce site-level standard operating procedures (SOPs) and EHS program documentation to ensure consistent, compliant operations
• Conduct regular safety inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking to drive continuous safety improvement
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs to ensure all employees and contractors understand and follow applicable safety requirements
• Maintain compliance with all applicable Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and federal EPA regulations
• Track, interpret, and communicate changes in environmental and safety regulations, advising management on compliance obligations and operational impacts
• Manage the site's Hazardous Materials Business Plan and ensure all regulatory submittals and renewals are completed accurately and on time
• Oversee hazardous waste generator requirements including proper labeling, storage time compliance, manifesting, and biennial reporting
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures, including spill response and hazardous material incident protocols
• Partner with engineering and operations teams during the design and rollout of new processes, equipment, and manufacturing programs to ensure safety and compliance requirements are incorporated from the ground up
• Build and maintain productive relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Support broader EHS team initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of professional experience in occupational health, safety, and/or environmental compliance
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing EHS programs, policies, and procedures in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related engineering discipline
• 6+ years of EHS experience in a dynamic manufacturing or aerospace environment
• Strong working knowledge of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulations and federal EPA requirements
• Hands-on experience managing hazardous waste programs, including generator compliance, waste characterization, manifesting, and regulatory reporting
• Experience developing and implementing comprehensive EHS programs from the ground up, including SOPs, training curricula, and compliance tracking systems
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and ability to apply them practically in a manufacturing setting
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses with a focus on sustainable corrective actions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable procedures
• Prominent ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment
• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous improvement and building a strong safety culture
• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) a plus

Compensation

• Base Salary: $95,000-$130,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Additional Requirements

• Work Location - this is a fully onsite role. Candidates must be based in or able to commute to our Centennial office daily.
• Physical Demands - the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
• 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.