Spacecraft Harness Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is seeking a Spacecraft Harness Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3) to join their team in El Segundo, CA. This role involves working in R&D environments with continuously changing requirements and supporting the transition of missions into high-rate production. The ideal candidate will manage complex interfaces and innovate, with a strong foundation in cable & harness design and/or printed wiring board design. Responsibilities span from proposal creation to hands-on lab work and supporting satellite launches. Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics.
1+ year of experience in wire harness design, wire harness installation or equipment installation.
Experience in a role that required excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Experience interfacing with all engineering disciplines and ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Experience with engineering release processes, engineering requirements, and document moderation.
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a security clearance.
Willingness to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD TS or TS/SCI Clearance.
Experience with the successful design and delivery of spacecraft or aircraft wire harnesses and/or printed circuit boards.
Rigid-flex PCB design preferred.
Experience with early life-cycle satellite engineering activities, spacecraft integration and test, and launch operations.
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
Experience with Mentor Graphics Capital tool.
Experience using Electrical Design Automation (EDA) Tools such as (e.g. OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, Altium, PSPICE) to perform schematic capture, PCB design/layout, and circuit simulation.
Knowledge of harness design standards and specifications for spaceflight applications (MIL-HDBK-83575, MIL-HDBK-863, SAE AS50881, etc.).
Knowledge of PCB design standard and specifications (IPC-2221, 2222, 2223, IPC-A-600, etc.).
Knowledge of military standards of connectors, wires, and contacts for aerospace applications (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-24308, MIL-DTL-83513, NEMA-WC27500, SAE-AS22759, etc.).
Level 2: Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience with bachelor’s degree or possession of a higher degree with no work experience.
Level 3: Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience with bachelor’s degree or 3 years with higher degree.

Responsibilities

Development & analysis of EWIS architectures for multiple programs and bus configurations.
Generation of subsystem or unit-to-unit electrical block diagrams.
Definition and documentation of signal connectivity through cross-functional coordination.
Selection of harness components and hardware based on applicable satellite mission requirements and industry standards.
Performance of voltage drop analysis, power current derating, and capacitance circuit analysis.
Development and analysis of PCB designs, including determination of board form factor, schematic capture, board stack determination, component placement, and trace routing.
Generation of rigid or rigid-flex PCB, PCB Assembly Drawings, and fabrication & assembly output files.
Generation of harness schematic diagrams, wire diagrams, and wire harness assembly drawings.
Preparation and generation of harness acceptance testing procedures, including the development of harness test scripts.
Participation in critical programmatic milestones (e.g., PDRs, CDRs), including data package preparation, design reviews, and lien closure.
Support assembly and testing of FlatSat and flight harnesses, reporting on cost and schedule performance.
Capture of as-built data for harness builds to produce 2D/3D formboards.
Support the creation, maintenance, or update of harness design, assembly, and test standards.
Support in proposals and business development efforts as the responsible engineering authority (REA).
Management of external suppliers and subcontractors for harness and printed circuit board delivery.