Astra
Aerospace & DefenseDirect Rippling career site

Sr Manager, EH&S & Facilities

Pay
$120,700 – $175,000 per year
Location
Alameda, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Director
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • ITAR eligibility
  • OSHA
  • Cal/OSHA
  • EPA regulations
  • NFPA codes
  • facilities management

Also useful

  • incident investigation
  • risk assessment
  • emergency planning

The Opportunity

Astra is seeking a hands-on, proactive EHS & Facilities Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and facilities operations across our Alameda headquarters and Atwater Test Site. You will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations in support of engineering, production, and test teams. This highly cross-functional role requires operational rigor, facility oversight experience, and a deep commitment to fostering a strong safety culture.

How You'll Fulfill Your Mission

EHS Leadership

Develop, implement, and maintain Astra’s EHS programs in compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.

Conduct training, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.

Lead regulatory inspections, emergency planning, and response protocols.

Facilities Management

Oversee all facilities operations, including maintenance, utilities, and space planning for Alameda HQ and Atwater Test Site.

Manage facilities-related vendors and contractors.

Plan and execute facility upgrades and support infrastructure expansion projects.

Test Site Support (Atwater, CA)

Partner with the test team to ensure safe operations, infrastructure readiness, and timely resolution of site-specific needs.

Provide routine on-site presence and oversight for test-related facility and EHS support.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with engineering, test, manufacturing, and HR teams to align safety and facility goals with overall business needs.

Track and report on EHS and facilities KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Why We Value You

5+ years of EHS and/or facilities management experience in aerospace, industrial, or high-tech environments

5+ years of managing a team

Strong working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations

Proven ability to manage facilities projects and ensure compliance in dynamic settings

Experience supporting test sites or R&D environments a plus

  • Willingness to travel regularly to Atwater, CA
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field preferred

Desired Multipliers

Lead with safety and take pride in operational excellence

Enjoy building and maintaining infrastructure in fast-paced, hands-on settings:

  • Thrive in ambiguity and take initiative to get things done
  • Are an excellent communicator and team partner
  • The pay range for this role is: $120,700 - $175,000 per year

Pay and benefits

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range in the San Francisco Bay Area and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Astra, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Requirements

This position requires compliance with U.S. Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies.

All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant’s status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws.

Similarly, positions requiring the ability to work on government contracts or a security clearance are also contingent upon the applicants ability to receive the appropriate clearance and be allowed to work on U.S. government contracts.

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Additional information

Astra’s mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services, and one of the industry’s leading flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, the Astra Spacecraft Engine.

Read the original posting

From Astra's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

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