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KBR

Contamination and Control Technician

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$30/hr

Provide pre-clean and precision cleaning technician and engineering support. * Deliver contamination control services for projects and subsystems with approved funding. * Perform ongoing logistic ...

KBR

Multi-Layer Insulation Technician

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$97K - $146K/yr

The position will provide hands-on technician support in a highly controlled aerospace environment and will work closely with project, engineering, quality, contamination control, and customer teams ...

KBR, Inc.

Multi-Layer Insulation Technician

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$97K - $146K/yr

The position will provide hands-on technician support in a highly controlled aerospace environment and will work closely with project, engineering, quality, contamination control, and customer teams ...

Quantum Space

Quality Engineer II

Rockville, MD · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Verify compliance with procedures governing contamination control, cleanroom operations, lifting ... Strong ability to interpret engineering documentation and verify hardware against requirements

KBR, Inc.

Quality Engineer

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$121K - $201K/yr

Quality Engineer BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR. Around here, we define the future. We are a ... Contamination control * Parts and materials control * Control of drawings and procedures

KBR

Quality Engineer

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$121K - $201K/yr

Quality Engineer BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR. Around here, we define the future. We are a ... Contamination control * Parts and materials control * Control of drawings and procedures

Quantum Space

Mechanical Designer IV

Rockville, MD · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

You will partner daily with mechanical/structures/thermal engineers, AIT, manufacturing, supply ... Familiarity with contamination control, torque practices, workmanship standards, and aerospace ...

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How much do contamination control engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for contamination control engineer in Maryland is $93,729.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $104,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contamination control engineer?

A Contamination Control Engineer is responsible for identifying, mitigating, and preventing contamination in controlled environments such as cleanrooms, manufacturing facilities, and laboratories. They develop and enforce protocols to control particles, microbes, and other contaminants that could impact product quality and safety. Their role often involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Additionally, they conduct risk assessments, implement contamination control strategies, and oversee facility cleanliness to maintain optimal working conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contamination control engineer?

A successful Contamination Control Engineer typically holds a degree in engineering or a related scientific field and possesses expertise in contamination control protocols, cleanroom practices, and environmental monitoring. Familiarity with relevant standards (such as ISO 14644), particulate and microbial detection systems, and certification in contamination control or cleanroom operations are often essential. Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help these engineers implement rigorous protocols and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial to ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining product quality, and protecting critical manufacturing or laboratory environments from contamination risks.

What are the typical challenges faced by contamination control engineers in the workplace?

Contamination Control Engineers often encounter the challenge of identifying and mitigating sources of particulate and microbial contamination in highly regulated environments such as pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or aerospace facilities. They must stay updated with evolving industry standards and continuously optimize processes despite changes in production or facility design. Collaboration with quality assurance, production, and facilities teams is routine, requiring strong communication to implement preventive measures effectively. These challenges can be rewarding, as overcoming them is essential to ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and a safe working environment.

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Infographic showing various Contamination Control Engineer job openings in Maryland as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,729 per year, or $45.1 per hour.

Spacecraft Contamination Control Engineer

Greenbelt, MD • On-site

Relative Dynamics
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

At Relative Dynamics, we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011, our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering, services, and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamics.space.
Relative Dynamics is a subcontractor supporting the ESES IV Contract. In this role, you will be employed by Relative Dynamics and assigned to work on projects in support of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
Relative Dynamics is seeking a Spacecraft Contamination Control Engineer to work on-site at NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, MD. This is a full-time, on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.
What You'll Get to Do:
  • Provide subject matter expertise in the analysis, assessment, and verification of spacecraft contamination requirements and controls throughout the spacecraft lifecycle.
  • Manage contamination sensitivity assessments, contamination budgets and mitigation strategies, molecular and particulate transport analysis, and evaluation of contamination controls for flight hardware, payloads, and mission operations.
  • Evaluate contamination sensitivities, requirements, controls, budgets, and mitigation strategies for spacecraft, payloads, and associated hardware.
  • Analyze molecular and particulate contamination sources, transport, and deposition, including potential impacts to spacecraft, payloads, instruments, and docking surfaces.
  • Review and assess contamination control plans, analyses, verification approaches, and technical documentation throughout design, manufacturing, integration, testing, transportation, and operations.
  • Support the development, review, and refinement of contamination-related requirements and verification approaches, including assessment of proposed compliance methods and verification evidence.
  • Evaluate contamination risks associated with materials, hardware processing, cleaning, inspection, storage, transportation, and cleanroom environments.
  • Participate in qualification, acceptance, and other testing activities and evaluate test results and demonstrated performance.
  • Investigate contamination issues and anomalies, perform or support root-cause analysis, and evaluate proposed corrective actions.
  • Apply flight and test experience, lessons learned, and engineering analysis to assess contamination risks, hardware acceptance criteria, and proposed design or process changes.
  • Collaborate with thermal, fluids, propulsion, materials, systems engineering, mission design, and other disciplines to evaluate contamination interactions and integrated spacecraft performance.
  • Provide independent technical assessments, identify risks and uncertainties, and develop recommendations for engineering and program leadership.
  • Participate in technical reviews and engineering activities with spacecraft developers, test organizations, and other technical partners.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring in spacecraft contamination control methods, analysis, and practices.

What You'll Need:
Required Experience:
  • B.S. degree in Engineering or related discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience, or M.S. degree and 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience determining contamination sensitivities and evaluating or developing contamination requirements based on instrument, payload, or system performance characteristics.
  • Experience evaluating contamination controls across design, manufacturing, integration, test, and inspection activities.
  • Experience with molecular and particulate contamination, outgassing, transport/deposition, cleanroom practices, materials, vacuum systems, and hardware cleaning and inspection methods.
  • Experience with aerospace contamination control processes for spacecraft, launch systems, or other contamination-sensitive flight hardware.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. Government background investigation.
  • Strong technical communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desired Experience:
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or related discipline.
  • Experience with spacecraft docking contamination control, ISS, or other contamination-sensitive spaceflight systems.
  • Experience applying NASA and industry contamination control standards and practices.
  • Experience with contamination testing and characterization, including ASTM E595, E1559, E1216, or E1235.
  • Experience with contamination modeling and analysis using tools such as Thermal Desktop, MATLAB, or specialized contamination analysis software.
  • Experience with spacecraft or commercial spaceflight hardware through design, integration, qualification, test, or operations.
  • Experience evaluating hardware acceptance criteria, verification evidence, technical risks, and corrective actions.

Who You Are:?
  • Effective communicator who can translate complex technical concepts across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
  • Customer-focused, with the ability to support government and agency partners while maintaining high service standards
  • Dependable and accountable, consistently meeting commitments in regulated and deadline-driven environments
  • Productive and results-oriented, balancing quality, efficiency, and innovation across projects
  • Collaborative team player who contributes to shared goals and overall organizational success

What You'll Enjoy:?
  • Grow your career with mobility, continuous learning, tuition reimbursement, and a personal development program in a culture that rewards innovation and impact
  • Join a high-performing team that works together on meaningful, mission-driven work and support each other.
  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, 401(k) with match, PTO, company holidays, and community engagement opportunities

Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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