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Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale for commercial space applications, combining software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. The company enables earth observation, communications, and other space-based services.
As an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer, you will support and facilitate EHS programs in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, champion EHS systems daily, and drive risk reduction across operations. This position sits within an existing EHS team and partners closely with Operations, Production, and Facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
**Environmental Programs & Compliance:** Administer and maintain environmental compliance processes for South Coast AQMD permitting, emissions controls, and recordkeeping. Support CUPA programs including Hazardous Materials Business Plans, hazardous waste management, universal waste, and SPCC applicability. Sustain core EHS programs including Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, machine safety, ergonomics, PPE, contractor safety, and incident response. Participate in continuous improvement related to sustainability performance, waste minimization initiatives, and environmental metrics. Support environmental monitoring programs including air, water, wastewater, and waste characterizations.
**Safety Programs:** Participate in investigations and root cause analysis for injuries, near misses, spills, and property damage events. Gather and document findings to support corrective action recommendations. Support review of site Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and audit processes to identify hazards and drive mitigation. Facilitate Safety Committee implementation and support safety culture initiatives across departments. Support daily operational safety expectations including PPE readiness, eyewash checks, extinguisher verifications, and floor-level observations. Assist in verifying readiness of emergency equipment, signage, and response procedures. Provide and coordinate specialized training such as first aid, CPR/AED, spill response fundamentals, and emergency drill participation.
**California Regulatory Compliance:** Support Cal/OSHA Title 8 programs including Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Heat Illness Prevention, Ergonomics, and Hazard Communication.
You will work across office, laboratory, warehouse, manufacturing, integration, and clean-room environments. The role requires occasional lifting up to 40 pounds and ability to use required PPE in designated production and construction areas.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or closely related field
- 2–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similar industrial environments
- Strong working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, DTSC, CUPA, South Coast AQMD, LAFD, LASAN, and other local, state, or federal regulatory authorities applicable to industrial facilities in Los Angeles
- Experience conducting incident investigations, delivering safety training, supporting regulatory inspections, and performing compliance audits
- Ability to influence without direct authority and collaborate across functional groups
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Must be a U.S. Person due to export control (ITAR) requirements
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing or closely related regulated industries
- Experience with laser safety, lithium-ion battery safety, industrial hygiene monitoring, confined space operations, or PSM-adjacent processes
