Mission Assurance Engineer, PMP - Millennium Space Systems
About The Position
Apply your advanced technical skills and knowledge to assess and resolve technical problems of space systems, guide program teams to successful and compliant milestone reviews and events, and bolster Millennium’s culture of technical excellence and mission assurance via mentoring, training, and knowledge capture. In this role specifically, you will run and enhance our parts, materials, and processes (PMP) controls for space vehicle systems, as well as help review the design and implementation of those systems. A successful candidate possesses a strong academic foundation and experience in materials science, metallurgy, and/or chemical engineering applied to electronic parts and spacecraft systems and engineering. Additionally, a successful candidate shows developed skills in problem solving, critical technical assessment, leadership, and communication. This position's internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 2 and 3
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 2-5 years of experience in a relevant aerospace environment
- Understanding of engineering principles and approach to requirements and risks
- This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required
- Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in engineering, physics, or other relevant field is desired
- Understand and utilize theories, principles, and practices of engineering and project management methods
- Familiarity with IPC and JEDEC standards for electronic parts
- Familiarity with GEIA standards and their relevance to the space environment
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Aerospace and/or DOD Experience
Responsibilities
- Review supplier and internal engineering designs, manufacturing and test documentation and processes with a focus on material safety and reliability
- Work with program managers, design engineers, procurement, and supplier personnel to identify appropriate, reliable parts for use in mission designs
- Judiciously apply an in-depth understanding of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) component technical standards in the selection and evaluation of EEE parts for use in space-qualified hardware, based on the acceptable level of risk for a mission
- Identify technical risks and issues with products and spacecraft designs, recommend corrective actions and risk mitigations, and handle all associated internal and external technical communications with the correct parties
- Support technical activities including Failure Review Board (FRB), Corrective Action Board (CAB), and Parts, Materials, and Process Control Board (PMPCB)
- Support analysis and testing of material and component qualification for the space environment, contributing to and maintaining our knowledge database on these topics
- Provide expertise on destructive and non-destructive test methodologies and interpretation of test results
- Evaluate defective components and failure analysis reports to support electrical, reliability, mechanical, and quality engineers in support of risk mitigation and material review activities
- Understand, interpret, and apply industry, government, and internal parts and materials specifications in the context of risks posed to space missions
- Identify technical risks and issues with products and spacecraft designs, recommend corrective actions and risk mitigations, and handle all associated internal and external technical communications with the correct parties
- Provide independent support to our missions with an understanding of mission requirements, context, and design philosophies across all space vehicle systems to ensure mission success
- This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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
Mid Level
