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 involves working in dynamic R&D environments with evolving requirements and supporting the transition of missions into high-rate production. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cable & harness design and/or printed wiring board design, with knowledge of space vehicle, spacecraft, and/or payload logical architecture. Responsibilities span from proposal creation and schematic design to 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.
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.
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.
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.
Support generation of voltage drop analysis, power current derating, and capacitance circuit analysis.
Support development and analysis of PCB designs, including determination of board form factor, schematic capture, board stack determination, component placement and trace routing.
Support 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 (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.