Aerospace Contamination Control Engineer

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Acton, MA seeks a Contamination Control Engineer to develop and sustain contamination control strategies for high-reliability aerospace hardware and optical systems across the product lifecycle.

You will lead cleanroom operations, define cleanliness requirements, monitor NVR and particle counts, and collaborate with design and facilities to maintain certifications and compliant production processes, while mentoring staff and communicating

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's in engineering or a related technical field with nine or more years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience supporting ISO Class 5–8 cleanrooms or equivalent controlled environments.
• Knowledge of particulate contamination, molecular contamination, NVR, precision cleaning, and contamination monitoring techniques.
• Demonstrates extensive technical expertise with ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads and some project leadership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills enabling interface with other departments and staff.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; willing to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contamination control plans, procedures, and work instructions for manufacturing and integration activities.
• Establish contamination control requirements for cleanrooms, assembly areas, TVAC testing, and precision cleaning operations.
• Define and monitor cleanliness levels including particulate, molecular contamination, and NVR requirements.
• Lead contamination risk assessments through product design, manufacturing, transportation, and environmental testing.
• Support precision cleaning, bake-out, packaging, storage, and handling requirements for flight hardware.
• Manage contamination monitoring programs including airborne particle counts and surface cleanliness inspections.

Skills

Cleanroom operations

Contamination control

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in engineering or related field

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Acton, MA seeks a Contamination Control Engineer to develop and sustain contamination control strategies for high-reliability aerospace hardware and optical systems across the product lifecycle.

You will lead cleanroom operations, define cleanliness requirements, monitor NVR and particle counts, and collaborate with design and facilities to maintain certifications and compliant production processes, while mentoring staff and communicating