Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Experienced) - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

4d • $146,200 - $262,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Space Systems, part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is a small satellite company focused on national security space missions, including missile warning and Earth observation. The experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer will use engineering fundamentals and prior experience to solve challenging technical problems in collaboration with other engineers. The role reviews designs and test plans to validate planning and identify opportunities to reduce cost and risk; creates processes, standards, and engineering tools; and trains others in their use. The position offers an opportunity to drive development of emerging technologies for future mechanical designs. The internal job code is Mech Sys Design & Anlys Engr, and the team is hiring at Levels 5–6.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed location options. It requires compliance with U.S. export controls and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. A post-start interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required. Applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. The employer will not sponsor employment visas. Successful candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process. This is not a safety-sensitive position.

The role is on first shift. Compensation is based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The stated general salary ranges are $146,200–$215,000 for Level 5 and $178,500–$262,500 for Level 6. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Program eligibility and options may vary. Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit.

Requirements

• 12 or more years of technical experience in design and analysis of aerospace hardware.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with spacecraft environments and testing, including random, sine, and acoustic vibration tests, and TVAC testing.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, knowledge of satellite hardware and qualification methods, and a first-principles understanding of all spacecraft subsystems.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, focused on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical, or Material Sciences.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for clearance eligibility, and a post-start interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required.
• Must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with composites, bonded joints, dampers, additive manufacturing, shock, or mechanisms.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Help set technical direction for the group and beyond.
• Identify and create essential processes, tools, standards, and design guides to build a knowledge base and establish best practices.
• Support Responsible Engineering Authorities (REAs) in solving technical challenges, identifying solutions, and developing verification tests.
• As part of the technical lead engineering (TLE) group, provide technical guidance to programs as needed, including attending design reviews and customer meetings, conducting failure review and analysis, and assessing trade studies.
• Audit internal programs and external suppliers to identify industry best practices and opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a technical mentor for mid-career mechanical engineers.
• Review designs and test plans to validate planning and identify opportunities to reduce cost and risk.
• Create processes, standards, and engineering tools, and train others in their use.

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.
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior