IPT Lead / Engineering Project Manager - Millennium Space Systems
About The Position
Millennium Space Systems, a 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 IPT Lead drives execution for avionics product development and is accountable for budget, schedule, and technical execution. The role leads a cross-functional team to ensure products meet technical objectives such as mass, power, and communications requirements. Products include guidance, navigation and control systems, batteries, avionics, power systems, and other satellite subsystems. The IPT Lead manages product development from concept through PDR, CDR, qualification, and production. The role works with company and program management, engineering teams, production, Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO), and customers to deliver qualified subsystem products on time and within budget. It calls for technical understanding across a diverse engineering team, along with the ability to manage cost and schedule and drive program success. The IPT Lead also coordinates with counterparts responsible for other satellite program areas to ensure solutions meet program- and mission-level needs. This position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed locations. The internal job code is Project Engineer, and the team is hiring at Levels 4–5. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship; the posting also specifies a final U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance post-start. Applicants must be eligible and willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. The position is at a facility requiring special access and is subject to U.S. export control requirements. The employer will not sponsor employment visas. The position is not contingent upon program award and is not safety-sensitive.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
- At least 9 years of engineering experience with new product development projects through all phases of hardware and software development, test, and qualification; alternatively, 7 years of experience with a master's degree.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA), IPT Lead, CAM, or Systems Engineer in the space sector.
- At least 1 year of experience leading technical teams to complete engineering efforts, including mentoring senior engineers and influencing cross-functional decisions.
- At least 1 year of experience presenting information to senior leadership and external customers.
- Experience with Earned Value Management and project management fundamentals, including scope, budget, schedule, and risk management.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the posting for this clearance.
- Must satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
- Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements; the posting specifies a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
- Must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering.
- At least 9 years of program execution leadership experience.
- Broad knowledge of satellite subsystems and components, including power, thermal, communications, and propulsion, and their interdependencies.
- Understanding of PCB design, development, and manufacturing.
- Understanding of execution methodologies such as waterfall and agile, and ability to tailor them to program needs.
- Demonstrated ability to balance the needs of multiple programs and stakeholders in resource- and schedule-constrained environments.
- Critical analysis and problem-solving skills across systems, hardware, and software architectures.
- Practical experience using laboratory equipment for hardware development, troubleshooting, and data capture.
- Active TS/SCI U.S. security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical and programmatic focal point for delivering products to customers on time, within budget, and to quality expectations through communication, negotiation, and leadership.
- Drive day-to-day team execution and upcoming milestones; work with engineering staff to identify and resolve blockers to technical progress and program execution.
- Coordinate with technical leads to manage technical project scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, cost performance, Estimates at Completion (EAC), and risk assessments throughout product development.
- Ensure technical deliverables, including power, mass, thermal, and communications performance budgets, are defined, tracked, and met throughout the mission lifecycle.
- Provide inputs to the EAC process through schedule updates, Earned Value Management System (EVMS) updates, and variance analysis.
- Lead discrepancy report closure through root cause and corrective action (RCCA), and incorporate lessons learned into the development process.
- Report key subsystem deliverables to program management, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Lead, coordinate, and manage the transition from engineering design to production.
- Lead execution of verification plans, procedures, results, and reports, and monitor system-performance measures.
- Assist the chief engineer with technical briefings, Program Management Review briefings, customer meetings, and risk and opportunity assessments.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
