Environmental Test Technician Senior First Shift – Millennium Space Systems

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 84,384,000 - 134,932,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is hiring an Environmental Test Technician to setup and execute environmental tests for satellite hardware. The role focuses on vibration, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycling across components and subsystems. 100% onsite; Grade 24 with a 1st shift schedule.

Ideal candidates will bring 4+ years in production or test environments, experience with shakers/TVAC, and the ability to work with engineering to define procedures. Compliance, COI, and U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4 or more years of experience with production or test environments.
• Experience operating electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, and/or thermal cycling chambers.

Responsibilities

• Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using specialized equipment.
• Install and operate test instrumentation and other equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and test procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering to refine SOPs.
• Record and deliver test data and logs for final reports.
• Maintain lab equipment and perform 5S activities.
• Oversee testing at outside facilities if required.
• Support safe operations and quality initiatives.

Skills

Test environment experience

Clearance eligible

Communication skills

Tools

Electrodynamic shakers

Thermal vacuum chambers

Thermal cycling chambers

Accelerometers

Thermocouples

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

As an Environmental Test Technician, you will set up and execute environmental tests including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycling for components, subsystems, and satellite products. A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, technical capability, and a strong motivation to support the environmental test resource. This role requires the ability to work the first shift.

This position's internal job code is Environmental Test Tech. Our team is currently hiring for Grade 24.

Position Responsibilities:

• Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using a variety of specialized equipment and tools, including: electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, thermal cycling chambers, torque wrenches, adhesives, etc.
• Install and operate test instrumentation and other specialized test equipment, including: accelerometers, thermocouples, etc.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures, etc.
• Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures
• Record, prepare, organize, and deliver test data, run logs, and other relevant documentation for inclusion in final test reports
• Maintain environmental test lab equipment, perform resource 5S activities, etc.
• As required, oversee testing at outside test facilities
• Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4 or more years of experience with production or test environments
• 4 or more years of experience operating any of the following specialized equipment (Electrodynamic shakers (vibration table), Thermal Vacuum Chambers and/or Thermal Cycling Cambers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Experience with thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, shock, TVAC and/or acoustic testing
• Experience working in cleanrooms with ESD sensitive components
• Experience setting up and operating a wide range of machining tools, including: CNC mills, CNC routers, drill presses, grinders, chop saws, power and hand tools
• Ability to obtain Clearance
• Ability to travel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

• This role will be on 1st Shift

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: Grade 24: $29.42/hr - $47.09/hr

Category= Manufacturing

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 30, 2026

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.