Experienced Contamination Control Engineer

Job Description

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The Huntington Beach Chemical Technology team is looking for an Experienced Contamination Control Engineer, with experience working in cleanrooms performing the contamination control function for spacecraft, and underwater vehicles.  This position is located in Huntington Beach, CA.

This role includes experience extracting and quantifying non-volatile residues and collecting and counting particulate samples using optical and digital methods.  Knowledge of laboratory support systems for a contamination lab and aerospace materials is required, as well as the ability to modify test set-ups utilizing the candidates knowledge of chemistry, physics, mechanical testing and basic electronics.

The successful candidate shall be comfortable with a hands-on assignment working in a level 10,000 cleanroom, with a diverse team of support staff.  They should be able to develop laboratory test plans which factor in safety as well as available laboratory resources to support a wide variety of Boeing programs.

Lab safety experience is required as well as experience working with hazardous and non-hazardous cleaning solvents.

The lab is looking for this candidate to have experience repairing a variety of equipment and be comfortable using and maintaining older laboratory instruments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform the responsibilities of a contamination control engineer

• Clean and verify high cost, fragile aerospace hardware per program requirements

• Safely maintain and repair fluid transfer equipment

• Develop safety plans for repairs and test procedures

• Maintain cleanroom inventories

• Develop and improve cleaning methods

• Perform particle counting and non-volatile residue (NVR) testing

• Prepare reports summarizing results and provide status to management

• Package clean hardware and return to program customers

• Mentor junior staff members

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 1+ years’ working in at least a 100,000 Class Clean Room environment

• 1+ years’ experience handling any of the following: Sealants, Solvents such as MPK (Methyl propyl ketone), Acetone, IPA (isopropyl alcohol), caulk

• 1+ years’ experience with safety process and/or procedures in a manufacturing or operations environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience performing NVR & particle counts

• Fluid system construction experience

• Experience writing new cleaning procedures and reports for aerospace hardware

Typical Education:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Typical Summary pay range: $98,600 - $133,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 28, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.