Mission Assurance Engineer, PMP - Millennium Space Systems
About The Position
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is hiring Level 2 and Level 3 Systems Engineers for a Mission Assurance Engineer role focused on parts, materials, and processes (PMP) controls for space vehicle systems. The role applies advanced technical knowledge to assess and resolve space-system problems, review system design and implementation, and help program teams meet milestone review requirements. It also contributes to technical excellence and mission assurance through mentoring, training, and knowledge capture. The successful candidate will bring an academic and technical foundation in materials science, metallurgy, and/or chemical engineering as applied to electronic parts and spacecraft systems. The role requires sound problem solving, critical technical assessment, leadership, and communication skills. This position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed location options. The position requires U.S. person status for export-control compliance and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; the posting specifies a post-start interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance requirement.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
- 2–5 years of experience in a relevant aerospace environment.
- Understanding of engineering principles and approaches to requirements and risks.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for clearance eligibility.
- U.S. person status as defined for U.S. export-control compliance.
- Willingness to apply for and maintain a security clearance.
- Successful completion of the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with destructive or non-destructive analysis techniques such as SEM, XRF, and FTIR.
- Familiarity with ASTM standards and their relevance to the space environment.
- Advanced degree in engineering, physics, or another relevant field.
- Understanding and use of engineering and project-management theories, principles, and practices.
- 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 Department of Defense experience.
Responsibilities
- Review supplier and internal engineering designs, manufacturing and test documentation, and processes, focusing on material safety and reliability.
- Work with program managers, design engineers, procurement, and supplier personnel to identify reliable parts appropriate for mission designs.
- Apply EEE component technical standards when selecting and evaluating parts for space-qualified hardware, considering the acceptable mission risk level.
- Identify technical risks and issues in products and spacecraft designs, recommend corrective actions and mitigations, and manage related internal and external technical communications.
- Support Failure Review Board (FRB), Corrective Action Board (CAB), and Parts, Materials, and Process Control Board (PMPCB) activities.
- Support analysis and testing of material and component qualification for the space environment, and contribute to and maintain the related knowledge database.
- Provide expertise in 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 risk mitigation and material review activities.
- Interpret and apply industry, government, and internal parts and materials specifications in the context of risks to space missions.
- Provide independent mission support, understanding mission requirements, context, and design philosophies across space vehicle systems to help ensure mission success.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
