Principal Material Science Engineer - Contamination Control Lead
Core
Lead enterprise and program-level contamination control requirements, development, and analysis for aerospace systems including satellites, optics, and propulsion.
Role type
Principal Material Science Engineer (Contamination Control Lead)
Builds
Contamination control plans, processes, and innovative solutions for space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Material Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Material sciences, chemistry, physics, complex technical problem solving, strategic alignment, technical leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
Material characterization (GC/MS, FTIR, microscopy), surface cleanliness and precision cleaning, particulate/molecular/outgassing testing, cleanroom management, contamination modeling (MATLAB, ANSYS, COMSOL), statistical analysis, failure analysis, process auditing
Technologies
GC/MS, FTIR, SEM, MATLAB, ANSYS, COMSOL, Thermal Desktop, ASTM E595, ASTM E1559, ISO 14952, ASTM E1216, ASTM E1235, IEST-STD-CC1246, ISO 14644, ASTM E1548
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain contamination control plans, lead technical reviews and strategy sessions, mentor engineers, represent the organization in high-level meetings and contracts, integrate contamination solutions into broader engineering projects
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
