Flight and Controls IPT Lead - Millennium Space Systems

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking an Engineering IPT Lead to manage schedule, budget, and technical metrics for one or more satellite programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, production, ATLO, and customers to deliver qualified subsystems on time and within budget.

The role supports Flight & Controls engineering with multiple teams (Astrodynamics, Autonomy, Guidance, Navigation, & Controls, Mission Analysis, Optics) and requires building

Qualifications

• 9+ years of work experience in a related field
• 3+ years of experience with program execution and/or technical leadership
• Familiarity with satellite analysis, design, test, and/or operation
• Experience leading engineering development teams and personnel
• Expertise in CAM fundamentals such as scope definition, cost/schedule management, performance/EAC management, risk tracking
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance and TS/SCI clearance post-start

Responsibilities

• Drive team execution day-to-day and upcoming milestones
• Identify and mitigate risks; resolve blockers
• Coordinate with technical leads on scope, planning, cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessment
• Update EAC planners and provide Earned Value Management inputs
• Track Discrepancy Reports and close out open DRs
• Report status of key subsystem deliverables to program management and customers

Skills

Program leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

CAM fundamentals

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Satellite systems experience

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 Engineering IPT Lead, you will collaboratively manage the schedule, budget, and technical metrics for assigned control accounts. You will drive team execution for a broad cross-section of technical scope for one or more programs. These areas may include (but are not limited to) Bus, Payloads, Mission Engineering, Flight Software, etc. The position will require working with company and program management, multiple engineering teams, production, ATLO (Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations), and our customers to deliver qualified subsystem products on time and on budget. Successful IPT Leads blend deep technical understanding of a diverse cross-functional engineering team with an ability to manage cost/schedule aspects and drive program success. You will work closely with your IPT Lead counterparts managing other areas of the satellite program(s) to ensure solutions meet needs at the program and mission level.

This position is for an Engineering IPT Lead within the Flight & Controls (F&C) Engineering team. F&C consists of 5 distinct but related engineering teams: Astrodynamics, Autonomy, Guidance, Navigation, & Controls, Mission Analysis, and Optics. An IPT Lead within F&C can expect to manage scope for all 5 of these engineering teams, as well as potential scope from other areas including Flight Software and Mission Operations. The expectation for someone in this role is to develop high-level familiarity with the technical aspects of these areas in order to facilitate execution of the engineering work and deliver products.
This position's internal job code is Project Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for Levels 4-5

Position Responsibilities

• Drive team execution (day to day) and execution of upcoming milestones
• Proactively participate in risk processes by identifying issues and risks early. Work with engineering staff to identify and resolve blockers that impede technical progress and program execution
• Coordinate with technical leads to manage technical project scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, cost performance, Estimates at Completion (EAC), and Risk assessment throughout the program lifecycle
• Update program EAC planners, schedules, and provide Earned Value Management inputs, including variance analysis and corrective action planning
• Track subsystem Discrepancy Reports (DRs) and work with respective engineering teams to close out any open DRs
• Status key subsystem deliverables to program management, customers, and other stakeholders

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A Final Post-Start Top Secret/SCI is required.

Basic Requirements: (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement and 9+ years of work experience in a related field
• 3 or more years of experience with program execution and/or technical leadership
• Familiarity with satellite analysis, design, test, and/or operation
• Experience leading engineering development teams and personnel
• Expertise in Control Account Management (CAM) fundamentals such as scope definition, cost/schedule management, performance/EAC management, risk tracking, etc.
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance is required post start.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 7 or more years of experience with program execution leadership
• Experience as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for one or more satellite subsystems, and/or as a Systems Engineer leading a diverse technical team
• Experience with Astrodynamics, Autonomy, Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC), Mission Analysis, Optics, and Flight Software
• Understanding of execution methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc.) and the ability to tailor them based on program needs
• Experience balancing the needs of multiple programs and stakeholders in a resource and schedule constrained environment
• Active U.S. TS/SCI clearance

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.

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

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree 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. Top Secret/SCI 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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 2026