Functional Manager - Spacecraft Integration & Test - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

Millennium Space Systems, part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is a small satellite company focused on national security space missions, including missile warning and Earth observation. The Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) team plans and executes spacecraft-level integration and test activities, from vehicle buildup and procedure development through system-level and environmental testing and integration with the launch vehicle.

The Functional Manager, Spacecraft Integration & Test (internally titled Systems Engineering Manager) leads 20–25 direct reports and supports their growth through performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, goal setting, and appropriate staffing of programs. In addition to people management, the manager leads one of three ATLO initiatives: hiring and recruiting, ramp-to-rate manufacturing, or training and onboarding. The role is based at a facility requiring special access and requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens for the clearance requirement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering or related field, or equivalent as stated in the education section.
• At least one year of leadership experience (such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience), or completion of Boeing’s internal “Exploring Leadership” course.
• At least 5 years of experience in a technical or engineering field such as manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, test engineering, or materials and process engineering, in aerospace, automotive, commercial, or a similar industry.
• Experience with spacecraft systems integration and testing.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance is required post-start.
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements; the posting states that a U.S. Person is required.
• Must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• At least 7 years of experience in space systems.
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts in a production environment.
• Experience with hardware-integration tools such as NI LabVIEW, DAQ hardware, electrical power supplies, signal analyzers, and multimeters.
• Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Proficiency with tracking tools such as MRP/ERP, Jira, MS Project, manufacturing execution systems, Teamcenter/PLM, and configuration management.
• Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to engineering teams, coworkers, customers, and management.
• Experience working with a union-represented workforce.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews and set measurable objectives tied to company Big Rocks.
• Design individualized career growth plans, mentorship programs, and succession pathways.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement; recognize and celebrate achievements.
• Manage staffing levels, workload balancing, and resource allocation across ATLO projects.
• Lead the end-to-end recruiting cycle, including resume triage, phone screens, panel interviews, and offer negotiations.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support timely job postings, candidate pipeline health, and compliance with hiring policies.
• Develop interview scorecards and competency rubrics aligned with ATLO technical and cultural requirements.
• Track recruiting metrics, including time to fill and quality of hire, and report them to senior leadership.
• Lead process-improvement initiatives to increase ATLO throughput toward targets of 5 vehicles per month by 2026 and 10 per month by 2029.
• Map current ATLO workflows, identify bottlenecks, and propose process improvements such as value-stream mapping and lot testing.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to align tooling, fixtures, and test-equipment capacity.
• Establish key performance indicators, including first-pass yield, cycle time, and rework rate, and drive data-based decision-making.
• Build an onboarding curriculum for new ATLO engineers covering safety, ATLO processes, satellite subsystems, and test procedures.
• Implement hands-on labs, mentorship pairings, and competency assessments to help new hires reach full-contributor status within a target of four weeks or less.
• Maintain a knowledge base of standard operating procedures and lessons learned and schedule refresher training.
• Measure training effectiveness through skill-gap analyses and post-training performance metrics.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager