CareerPlan

Cleanroom Manager, Space

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$146k–$194k2026-10-19 → 2026-11-11
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Own the day-to-day operation, readiness, and discipline of three Space Manufacturing lab spaces (HQA, 3030 temporary, and new ISO 5–8 facility) including contamination control, safety, and material flow.

Role type

Senior IC Cleanroom Manager (Aerospace/Defense)

Builds

Ground support equipment, PCBA, unit-level, and integrated systems for aerospace and defense operations.

Domain

Aerospace and Defense manufacturing

Required skills

ISO-classified cleanroom management (ISO 5–8), contamination control, hazardous material and specialty gas handling, lab equipment and asset tracking, calibration/metrology program management, safety compliance, team leadership, procedure development, multi-site coordination

Preferred skills

Aerospace/defense/semiconductor manufacturing experience, ISO 5 (Class 100) operations, new lab/cleanroom stand-up, quality standards (IPC-610/620, AS9100, NASA-STD-8739), EHS program coordination

Technologies

HVAC/AHUs, particle monitoring systems, gowning systems, air showers, calibration tools

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain cleanroom environments and contamination-control programs; manage lab equipment, assets, and material flow; enforce safety practices and oversee hazardous material/gas handling; drive lab standards and documentation; lead transition of work into new facilities; partner with engineering and program teams; perform hands-on lab and equipment work while mentoring technicians

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC