Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
Your Mission
True Anomaly is looking for a talented and driven Environmental Engineer to join our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team in Long Beach, CA. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our mission by ensuring environmental compliance across our spacecraft manufacturing operations. You'll bring both technical depth and a hands-on approach to building and sustaining compliant, efficient, and safe manufacturing environments. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting and are passionate about environmental stewardship, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and continuously improve environmental compliance programs at our Long Beach facility
- Ensure full compliance with applicable local, state (California), and federal environmental regulations
- Monitor, interpret, and communicate new and proposed environmental legislation, advising leadership on potential impacts and required actions
- Conduct regular environmental audits and inspections to verify regulatory compliance
- Manage compliance calendars, recordkeeping systems, and environmental tracking tools
- Develop, maintain, and update site operational plans including the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan
- Oversee air quality compliance, including recordkeeping and reporting for permitted emission sources under applicable Air Quality Management District requirements
- Maintain and update the site Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) and submit required regulatory documentation
- Manage the site's industrial wastewater discharge permit, including ongoing compliance, updates, and regulatory submittals to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District
- Lead hazardous waste management activities, including proper identification, handling, storage, manifesting, and regulatory reporting in accordance with DTSC and EPA requirements
- Coordinate environmental contractors for permitting, sampling, and testing activities; review and maintain associated reports and records
- Collaborate with the broader EHS team on day-to-day site compliance needs
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to review new equipment, facility changes, and manufacturing processes for environmental and permitting implications
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of professional experience in environmental and regulatory compliance program development and execution
- Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 6+ years of environmental compliance experience in a dynamic manufacturing setting
- Solid working knowledge of California environmental regulations and regulatory agencies
- Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits under South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) jurisdiction
- Familiarity with industrial wastewater permitting through the Los Angeles County Sanitation District
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and Best Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater compliance in California
- Working knowledge of the following agencies: SCAQMD, LA County Sanitation District, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Experience managing hazardous waste programs, including generator requirements, manifesting, waste characterization, and annual reporting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure environment
- Self-starter with a track record of driving continuous improvement and working collaboratively across technical teams.
Compensation
- Base Salary: $95,000-$135,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Location - this is a fully onsite role. Candidates must be based in or able to commute to our Long Beach office daily.
- Work environment - the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- 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.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
True Anomaly Long Beach, California, USA Office
True Anomaly Engineering and Manufacturing Office
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