Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Process and Precision Cleaning Engineering Lead

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$135k - $165k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field is required.
At least five years of demonstrated experience in precision cleaning, contamination control, or related manufacturing processes is required; experience in aerospace, space, defense, semiconductor, or another high-reliability industry is preferred.
Hands-on experience developing, implementing, and maintaining precision cleaning processes for aerospace materials, components, and hardware is required.

Responsibilities

Build and lead the Precision Cleaning team.
Establish standardized cleaning processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Generate technical documentation, including engineering test plans, work instructions, equipment specifications, and qualification reports.
Work with precision cleaning technicians and engineers to create and maintain training programs, competency matrices, and certification requirements.
Identify and implement precision cleaning equipment, tooling, chemicals, fixtures, and infrastructure needed to scale the department.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Design to ensure hardware is processed according to design intent.
Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives within the precision cleaning operation.
Collaborate with Environmental, Health, and Safety to ensure adherence to job safety principles.
Create a long-term roadmap for the Precision Cleaning Department, including personnel, equipment, facility, and process capability.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in aerospace, space, defense, semiconductor, or another high-reliability industry is preferred.

The Process and Precision Cleaning Engineering Lead at Impulse will build, establish, and lead a scalable cleaning operation to support the company’s growing manufacturing needs. This role will be responsible for the development of precision cleaning processes, FOD mitigation, standards, equipment, staffing, training, and department infrastructure while driving safety, quality, throughput, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring leadership and technical expertise to create a high-performing cleaning organization from the ground up, establish robust and repeatable processes, and scale the department alongside increasing production demand.

Build and lead the Precision Cleaning team
Establish standardized cleaning processes, work instructions, and SOPs
Generate high-quality technical documentation such as engineering test plans, work instructions, equipment specifications, and qualification reports.
Work directly with precision cleaning technicians and engineers to create and maintain training programs, competency matrices, and certification requirements.
Identify and implement precision cleaning equipment, tooling, chemicals, fixtures, and infrastructure needed to scale the department
Collaborate with internal customers (Manufacturing, Quality, & Design) to ensure hardware is processed per design intent.
Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives within the precision cleaning operation
Collaborate with EHS to ensure and adhere to job safety principles
Create a long-term roadmap for the Precision Cleaning Department, including personnel, equipment, facility, and process capability

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
5+ years of demonstrated experience in precision cleaning, contamination control, or related manufacturing processes, preferably within aerospace, space, defense, semiconductor, or other high-reliability industries
Hands-on experience developing, implementing, and maintaining precision cleaning processes for aerospace materials, components, and hardware

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Redondo Beach, CA
Founded: 2021

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