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EHS Engineer

Varda Space Industries is a commercially focused space infrastructure company building in-orbit manufacturing and reentry systems. We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to lead regulatory compliance, hazard management, training, inspections, and EHS systems for our El Segundo labs and production facility. The role requires strong technical judgment, regulatory knowledge (especially California regulations), and the ability to build practical safety programs in a fast-paced startup environment.

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of California environmental and health/safety regulations
  • Experience developing and delivering EHS training tailored to operations
  • Expertise in chemical hazard management and Hazard Communication (SDS, labeling)
  • Experience managing hazardous waste accumulation and disposal
  • Experience with EHS inspections, audits, and corrective action processes
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Atlassian suites
  • Ability to make technical EHS decisions in ambiguous situations
  • Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills
  • Physical ability to perform inspections and lift up to 25 lbs

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations (e.g., Cal/OSHA, Cal/EPA, RCRA, SCAQMD, DOT, CA Fire Code) including recordkeeping and reporting
  • Maintain compliance with applicable industry standards (NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA)
  • Lead root-cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and implement corrective measures with leadership
  • Oversee hazardous waste accumulation, inspection, and disposal processes
  • Design and implement safe handling and processing procedures for pharmaceuticals and chemicals
  • Manage Hazard Communication program including SDS management and container labeling
  • Develop, administer, and manage EHS training programs and training records
  • Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and first aid/CPR/AED programs
  • Support maintenance and inspection of safety equipment (eyewashes, showers, fire suppression, extinguishers)
  • Build and maintain EHS data management system and inspection/audit programs
  • Develop and run periodic inspection and internal audit programs to proactively identify risks
  • Support contractor safety programs and review planned work procedures for adequate controls
  • Implement and maintain EHS programs (electrical safety, LOTO, fall protection, PIT, machine guarding, confined spaces, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, air quality, heat illness prevention)

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-related field (e.g., occupational safety & health, environmental engineering, physical sciences)
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in an EHS-related field
  • Preferred: Professional certification such as CSP or CIH

Benefits

  • Equity (stock options) in a fully funded space startup
  • 401(k) matching
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
  • Daily lunch and snacks on site; dinners twice weekly
  • Maternity/paternity leave
  • Work with experienced aerospace and pharmaceutical professionals
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Varda Space Industries is building the world’s first commercial zero-gravity industrial park at scale. Reusable rockets have lowered the cost of access to space and opened up a range of in-space activities. From more powerful fiber optic cables t...

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DATE POSTED
September 25, 2025
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