Mission Operations Engineer (Early-Career) - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

5d•$73,100 - $128,750•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Operations Engineer (Early-Career) – Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer (Early Career) to support our team in El Segundo, CA! Job Summary As a Mission Operations Engineer, you will be the lead technical authority for Millennium’s on-orbit spacecraft. Your work will encompass the entire spacecraft mission life cycle, from the proposal phase to spacecraft and mission design, through space vehicle integration and test, and culminating with launch and on-orbit operations. You will be responsible for all facets of the mission design, including definition of operational concepts, development of on-orbit procedures, and innovation of advanced methods of spacecraft operation unique to each space mission. Mission Operations requires composure in high-pressure situations, in-depth knowledge of both the space vehicles and ground segment, and an ability to respond to anomalous scenarios in real-time. You will be directly responsible for Millennium’s critical on-orbit assets. This position’s internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 1-2.

Requirements

B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Experience with real-time satellite command and control
Working knowledge of satellite subsystems, ground systems, space missions, and OPSCON design
Experience delivering operational products to customer environments
Willingness to support occasional off-nominal working hours during critical 24/7 mission operations activities
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI Clearance
M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Experience in leading multidisciplinary technical teams, especially to resolve anomalous scenarios
Experience with external customer briefing/interfacing
Deep knowledge of satellite systems engineering, including all satellite subsystems Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Electrical Power; Thermal Control; Telemetry, Tracking, and Command; Propulsion; etc.
Experience with Spacecraft Command & Control software systems
Experience with iterative and agile processes
Knowledge of orbital dynamics, maneuver planning, and orbit determination techniques
Experience designing fault detection and response, as well as designing space vehicle autonomy
Familiarity with software and scripting tools such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Java, etc.
High level of organization, self-motivation, and an ability to manage many projects in parallel

Responsibilities

Support every aspect of the mission lifecycle, from proposal/mission modeling, design, integration and test, space vehicle shipment, launch and on-orbit operations, to decommissioning
Define ground and mission operations requirements, and flow mission requirements back to the space vehicle
Define mission concept of operation and design reference missions
Design the ground segment, including command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and the associated infrastructure to support all activities
Implement and test space vehicle fault and autonomy, including fault detection and response, autonomous space vehicle behavior, and on-board command and control
Develop and implement methods of operational automation, to reduce day-to-day operator responsibilities
Create and execute space vehicle simulator tests to validate mission/fault/autonomy design
Create and execute in-factory flight vehicle tests to validate mission design compatibility with flight hardware
Conduct critical ground segment testing, including radio-frequency compatibility testing, remote ground facility interface testing, and acceptance testing of critical ground assets/locations
Design and validate the mission “sequence of events” for bus commissioning, payload checkout/calibration, and mission operations
Plan and lead formal Mission Rehearsal events to train the mission team and to validate the mission design
Lead a team of spacecraft and subsystem engineers during launch and early orbit activities to commission the space vehicle(s) for service
Perform duties of lead technical authority during mission operations for both the space and ground segments
Focal for customer and internal leadership during critical mission activities
Provide oversight of nominal on-orbit operations for Millennium’s entire fleet of on-orbit spacecraft
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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