Director of Environmental, Health & Safety

The role

The Director of EH&S leads all environmental, health, safety, and explosive/energetics safety programs across manufacturing operations. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for a workforce engaged in electromechanical assembly, propulsion system integration, and handling energetic materials.

What you will do

• Provide executive-level leadership and strategic direction for all EH&S functions across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Own and mature the company's Explosive Safety Program in compliance with DoD, ATF, and BATFE regulations.
• Lead hazardous materials handling, storage, and emergency response programs for energetic materials and propellants.
• Direct all environmental compliance programs for regulated chemicals.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering leadership to embed EH&S requirements into production processes.
• Lead facility safety programs including fire protection and suppression systems.
• Serve as the primary interface with DoD customers, government safety representatives, and regulatory agencies.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing EH&S team across multiple sites.
• Establish enterprise EH&S metrics, KPIs, and reporting cadences.
• Oversee regulatory permit management including air quality, stormwater, hazardous waste, and explosive licenses.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive EH&S experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Director or above) at a defense, aerospace, or energetics manufacturing organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in DoD explosive safety programs, including working knowledge of DoD 4145.26.
• Hands-on experience managing explosive safety programs for live ordnance, rocket motors, propellants, initiators, or energetic material manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of hydrazine (N2H4), monomethylhydrazine (MMH), unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine (UDMH), and/or other hypergolic propellant safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs under RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state equivalents in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated ability to interface directly with government safety representatives (GSRs), OSHA, EPA, ATF, and state regulatory agencies.
• Proven track record of building and leading multi-site EH&S organizations in high-rate production environments.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent professional safety certification.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
• Experience as a DoD Explosive Safety Officer (ESO) or equivalent government/contractor explosive safety role.
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Prior experience at a prime defense contractor or aerospace OEM operating under DoD contracts.
• Familiarity with liquid propulsion systems, solid rocket motor handling, and associated ordnance safety requirements.
• Experience standing up EH&S programs from early operations through full-rate production at a scaling manufacturing company.
• Working knowledge of ATF and BATFE explosive permit requirements, including Federal Explosives License (FEL) and storage magazine compliance.
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 or EPA Risk Management Program (RMP).
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition programs, DTC/DTL authorizations, and safety data package requirements for explosive systems.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(2).
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions.