Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Manager

Every lunar lander defense system and commercial spacecraft that maneuvers in space needs propulsion it can trust. Thats what we build at Agile Space Industries and its growing fast. Headquarters in Durango Colorado with operations expanding into Tulsa Oklahoma and soon Seattle Washington Agile has posted more than 40% year-over-year growth for three years running with no signs of slowing down.

Were looking for bold hands-on leaders who want to help write the next chapter of space history. This isnt a role where youll manage from a distance youll be in the thick of hardware thats headed to the moon to orbit and into some of the most demanding missions flying today. As an integral contributor during our growth stage youll be eligible to participate in our stock option plan sharing directly in the value you help create. All stock grants are subject to executive review and approval under the Companys equity plan.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to build an EHS&S function largely from the ground up. Youll own environmental health safety and physical security programs across engineering manufacturing laboratory and test operations working with hazardous materials industrial processes and controlled technical information in a facility that must meet CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 requirements. Youll report directly to the COO and have real influence over how the company grows safely.

What Youll Do

EHS Program Development & Compliance

• Develop and maintain company-wide environmental health and safety management systems.
• Keep the company compliant with OSHA EPA DOT NFPA and state/local regulations.
• Build policies training audits and corrective-action systems that hold up under scrutiny and that people use.

Hazardous Operations & Risk Management

• Lead risk management for hazardous materials manufacturing industrial equipment and test activities.
• Run hazard analyses operational readiness reviews and incident investigations.
• Build safety controls directly into facility process and equipment design not bolted on after the fact.

Own Environmental Compliance

• Manage permitting reporting waste handling and regulator relationships.
• Maintain compliance programs for chemical handling emissions wastewater and hazardous waste.
• Be the companys primary point of contact during inspections and audits.

Lead Physical Security Alignment

• Partner with Operations Facilities and IT to build physical security processes aligned with CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171.
• Support secure facility operations access control and protection of controlled environments.
• Prepare documentation and readiness materials for compliance audits.

Prepare the Company for the Unexpected

• Build emergency response crisis management and business continuity plans.
• Run drills and coordinate response planning with internal teams and outside agencies.
• Support readiness for new facilities equipment and manufacturing or test capabilities.

Shape a Safety-First Culture

• Champion a proactive safety culture built on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Act as the EHS&S resource for engineering manufacturing facilities and test teams.
• Build training and communications that make safety expectations clear and easy to follow.

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Health & Safety Engineering Industrial Safety Occupational Health or a related technical field.
• 7 years of EHS experience in aerospace defense advanced manufacturing chemical processing or another highly regulated industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience managing hazardous materials and regulated operational processes.
• Working knowledge of OSHA EPA NFPA DOT and environmental permitting.
• Familiarity with physical security requirements under CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills: youll work with everyone from machine operators to executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP CIH CHMM ASP or similar professional certification.
• Experience with aerospace propulsion hazardous testing operations or advanced manufacturing.
• Background in operational risk assessment or process hazard analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience in government contracting or defense-industry compliance.

Key Competencies

• Regulatory compliance leadership
• Risk management and operational discipline
• Process development and continuous improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Incident response and problem solving
• Audit readiness and documentation control
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to scale systems in a high-growth manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly move throughout office manufacturing laboratory warehouse and test environments to conduct inspections audits training and incident investigations.
• Ability to occasionally use stairs or ladders access equipment and work areas and lift or carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work around industrial equipment hazardous materials elevated noise and varying indoor or outdoor conditions.
• Ability to travel between company locations and perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employment Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Relocation Stipend

Salary: The expected salary range for this role is $102000 $141000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience skills and internal equity and is typically made within the midrange rather than the upper end.

Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

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What Youll Love About Us: Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage dental and vision plans Flexible Time Off parental leave and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Disclaimer: Agile is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to support our team members as they take on challenging mission-driven work. The benefits listed in this job description are applicable to full-time employees. Part-time temporary or other non-full-time employees may have different benefit eligibility in accordance with company policy and applicable plan terms.

Dont meet every single requirement At Agile we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation: At Agile our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please submit a request to

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered.