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# Manager, Environmental Health & Safety at Neon Aerospace

- **Company:** Neon Aerospace
- **Location:** Manchester Connecticut, United States
- **Compensation:** $90k–$140k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neonaerospace/jobs/4406128009

## Job description

Aerospace is at a turning point — costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can’t keep up. At Neon Aero, we’re breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.

Here, you won’t just take a job — you’ll help reinvent how the world flies. If you’re ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Neon Aero is seeking a Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to develop, implement, and continuously improve the programs that protect our employees, contractors, visitors, the community, and the environment. This role leads site safety and environmental compliance, supports operational excellence, and partners with leaders across the organization to build a proactive, risk-aware culture.

## Why This Role Matters

- Lead EHS program development, driving policies, procedures, standards, and training that keep our people and sites safe.
- Own regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state agency requirements, including permits, inspections, and reporting.
- Lead hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action planning to prevent injuries and environmental events.
- Build a culture of accountability and hazard reporting through training, coaching, and cross-functional partnership.
- Turn EHS metrics and trend data into recommendations that reduce risk and improve compliance across the site.

## What You'll Bring

- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Five or more years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, laboratory, energy, logistics, or similarly regulated operations.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, hazardous waste, stormwater, air, wastewater, chemical management, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined space, and emergency response requirements.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, training, and corrective action management.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and influence skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels.
- Ability to interpret regulations and translate requirements into practical operational procedures.

## Preferred

- Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, OHST, or equivalent.
- Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or comparable management systems.
- Experience managing environmental permits, hazardous materials, waste programs, and contractor safety programs.
- Experience implementing EHS software systems, dashboards, and leading indicators.
- Experience in a multi-site, high-growth, or startup operating environment.

Working Conditions

- Work is performed in office, production, warehouse, laboratory, field, or industrial settings depending on site needs.
- The role may require walking production areas, climbing stairs, wearing personal protective equipment, responding to incidents, and supporting occasional off-shift or emergency activities.
- Occasional travel may be required for audits, training, supplier reviews, regulatory meetings, or support of other company locations.

## Why Join Us

- Work alongside elite engineering and operations talent from across aerospace and tech.
- Be part of a team moving faster than the industry standard.
- Shape a safety culture that scales with a fast-growing aerospace company.
- Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401(k)) designed to support you in and out of work.

This is the expected compensation range for this role. Final compensation will be based on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity and location. This role may also be eligible for bonus/equity/benefits, if applicable. $90,000—$140,000 USD

Neon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

At this time, Neon Aero and its divisions are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.

## About Neon Aerospace

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing
- Target customers: B2B – aerospace OEMs, defense contractors, and emerging air vehicle developers (electric, supersonic, hypersonic, space, AI-powered platforms)
- Mission or purpose statement: “Push the boundaries of flight” by uniting electrical, software, and mechanical expertise with trusted partnerships and an unwavering commitment to engineering excellence.

## Products & Services
- **Propellers & Rotors**: Lightweight, high-performance composite propellers and rotors for commercial and defense applications, designed using AI-driven tools and certified to DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254 standards.
- **Actuators**: Linear actuators and electromechanical actuation systems for positioning, propulsion, and environmental control.
- **Engineering Services**: Full lifecycle support – conceptual design, aerodynamic/vibratory prediction, loads analysis, structural design, tooling, composite fabrication, assembly, ground/flight test, and regulatory compliance.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (Post-Series A)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $38.5M (Series A, August 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lockheed Martin Ventures (lead investor, corporate venture capital)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Raised $38.5M in Series A within months of founding
  - Actively hiring across multiple engineering disciplines (14 open positions as of mid-2026)
  - Operating from three locations: Santa Clara, CA (HQ); Irvine, CA; Manchester, CT
  - Building a Tier-1 U.S. supplier position with a backlog of commercial and defense programs

## Competitive Advantages
- **Regulatory Expertise**: All products are built for aviation and fully meet DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254 certification standards – a critical moat in aerospace.
- **AI-Driven Design**: Proprietary AI tools automate repetitive work, generate design options, and improve with each cycle, producing lighter, stronger, and more affordable products.
- **Startup Agility**: Combines Silicon Valley speed with deep aerospace experience, compressing development timelines and reducing costs without compromising safety.
- **Elite Team**: Leadership includes veterans from Archer, Bell Flight, Bombardier, Supernal, and Google X, bringing proven track records in certifying aircraft and scaling production.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale production capacity for next-generation aircraft programs (electric, supersonic, hypersonic, defense).
- Deepen partnerships with major OEMs and defense primes (e.g., Lockheed Martin).
- Continue investing in AI-driven design and digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.
- Expand into new verticals including advanced mobility, robotics, and autonomous systems.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Startup environment that attracts “rare engineering talent” with both regulatory expertise and a drive for rapid innovation. Core values include transparency, challenging convention, moving fast while staying safe, and pursuing excellence.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid – roles are based in Irvine, CA and Manchester, CT. No fully remote positions listed; onsite presence expected for hands-on hardware development.
- **Compensation & Benefits**: Competitive base salary (e.g., Mechanical Engineer range $110,000–$123,750 USD), equity participation, full health/vision/dental benefits, 401K, and growth opportunities.
- **Team**: Work alongside engineers from Archer, Bell, Bombardier, and other top aerospace firms on real hardware that goes from concept to production.
- **Impact**: Directly contribute to shaping the future of aviation with lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable solutions.

## Sources
1. [neon.aero](https://www.neon.aero/)
2. [PitchBook](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/1083536-38)
3. [Greenhouse Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neonaerospace)
4. [MapQuest](https://www.mapquest.com/us/california/neon-aero-inc-799118505)
5. [Greenhouse – Mechanical Engineer Job Posting](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neonaerospace/jobs/4241556009)

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