Entry-Level Spacecraft Harness Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is seeking an Entry-Level Spacecraft Harness Engineer. This role is within a fast-paced, agile small satellite company focused on national security space, with missions directly impacting global security. The engineer will work in R&D environments with continuously changing requirements, supporting the transition of missions into high-rate production. The position requires managing complex interfaces and innovating in cable & harness design and/or printed wiring board design. Responsibilities span from proposal creation to designing schematics, hands-on lab work, and supporting satellite launch preparations. Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required
Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a security clearance.
Willing 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
Experience with early life-cycle satellite engineering activities, spacecraft integration and test, and launch operations
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.)

Responsibilities

Development & analysis of EWIS architectures for multiple programs and bus configurations from mission and scientific payloads to experimental LEO small satellites to MEO constellations and GEO vehicles
Generation of subsystem or unit-to-unit electrical block diagrams
Definition and documentation of signal connectivity through cross functional coordination with system, subsystem, and product engineers for spacecraft harness or printed wiring board design
Selection of harness components and hardware, such connectors, backshells, and wire/cable based on applicable satellite mission requirements and industry standards
Support generation of voltage drop analysis, power current derating, and capacitance circuit analysis for harness and printed wiring boards
Support development and analysis of PCB designs determination board form factor, schematic capture, board stack determination, component placement and trace routing
Support generation of rigid or rigid-flex PCB, PCB Assembly Drawings, fabrication & assembly output files (Geber, ODB++, etc.)
Generation 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 for cable testers
Participation of critical programmatic milestones (Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, etc.)
Support assembly and testing of FlatSat and flight harnesses while reporting on cost and schedule performance
Capture of as-built, made on assembly mockup harness builds to produce 2D/3D formboards
Support with the creation, maintenance, or update of harness design, assembly, and test standards and command media