EH&S Specialist III

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Long Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
95K-143K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
Building reusable rockets to empower science and exploration.
The Role
The EH&S Specialist III will investigate incidents, conduct root cause analyses, manage corrective actions, support site departments, develop risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses, perform inspections, promote safety culture, deliver EHS training, and maintain related documentation. The role requires knowledge of OSHA and environmental requirements, industrial safety practices, strong collaboration skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team

The EHS team carries a profound responsibility to keep people and the environments where we operate safe while we build the future. We're not here to slow things down; we're here to enable safe speed. At this stage in Relativity’s trajectory, you'll have the rare opportunity to shape how EHS is embedded in every process and decision, from the factory floor to the launch pad. We have a voice at every level, and we use it to build a culture where EHS isn’t just about compliance, but rather a shared responsibility amongst all employees.

About the Role

  • Drive incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management
  • Providing EHS support to departments across the site, including engineers, specialists, and technicians
  • Drive initiatives that foster a positive safety culture
  • Partnering with the team to create and review risk assessments, such as JHAs (Job Hazard Analyses)
  • Preparing and providing support for EHS-related activities and documentation

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, or other related field with 3-5 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)
  • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable environmental requirements
  • Knowledge of crane and rigging, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, fall protection, and other core EHS topics
  • Experience conducting Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), field inspections, and hazard assessments
  • Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments
  • Experience delivering EHS training
  • Comfortable using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office tools

Nice to Have

  • ​​EMT certification and experience ​
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
  • Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
  • Bi-Lingual​ 

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:
$95,000—$143,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety
  • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable environmental requirements
  • Knowledge of crane and rigging, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, fall protection, and other core EHS topics
  • Experience conducting Job Hazard Analyses, field inspections, and hazard assessments
  • Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience delivering EHS training
  • Comfort using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office tools
  • EMT certification and experience
  • Certified Safety Professional certification
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist certification
  • Laser Safety Officer experience or certification
  • Bilingual ability

Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, company-funded HSA contributions, mental-health resources, and access to One Medical. Some plan options are described as nearly no-cost with low out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Parental & Family Support — Policies include paid parental leave and a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building needs. This combination positions family support as a standout element of the package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include a wellness stipend, gym discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, complimentary meals/snacks, company events, and an annual learning stipend. These perks add day-to-day value beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach, CA
2,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, Terran R, will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Why Work With Us

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up.

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At Relativity Space, we are an office-first company. We believe our best work happens in person—where collaboration is faster, problem-solving is sharper, and ideas flow more freely.

Typical time on-site: None
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