Ground Systems Engineer (Lead/Senior) – Millennium Space Systems

Boeing Co.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to design and integrate ground control software and hardware for multiple programs. The role covers development, testing, and on-site deployment at customer facilities or Millennium sites.

You will work with software teams and customers through design reviews, launch, and sustainment, contributing to proposals and ensuring mission success across contract lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years’ experience in satellite ground/spacecraft systems.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required pre-start.

Responsibilities

• Lead definition of requirements for ground hardware and software.
• Manage customer relationships with trade studies and testing.
• Design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver large-scale mission control systems.
• Support testing across components, subsystems, and spacecraft in test configurations.
• Develop plans to integrate Millennium software applications into government systems.
• Oversee system test events bridging Millennium products with government systems.
• Support payload data processing interfaces and on-orbit operations.
• Contribute to proposals for new ground systems.

Skills

Satellite ground/spacecraft systems

Customer interaction

Active security clearance

Validation/verification testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in engineering or STEM

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 a Ground Systems Engineer, you support Millennium’s ground and mission control systems by designing and developing ground system approaches for new programs, as well as creating integration and test plans and procedures for software and mission-specific ground system hardware.

Working with software developers and customers, you deliver complete software and hardware solutions installed at both Millennium’s factory and customer-owned and operated sites for a variety of customers, including cloud-based applications. You also contribute to proposal development efforts to win new business.

Throughout the contract lifecycle, you’re involved from the start through design reviews and up to launch day. After launch, you sustain your systems for the life of the program, ensuring our products continue to deliver mission success.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead definition of requirements for ground hardware and software
• Help manage customer relationships directly with trade studies, development and testing for meeting system’s mission requirements
• Design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver large-scale mission control systems
• Lead with other Millennium staff to support testing on components, subsystems, and spacecraft in test configurations
• Develop plans and procedures to integrate Millennium software applications into government-furnished software and infrastructure
• Oversee integrated system test events bridging Millennium-developed products and government-furnished systems
• Designing the interfaces and implementation plans for mission data processing applications to support payload elements and our programs’ user segments
• Support ground systems during on-orbit activities, including launch, early operations, on-orbit test, normal operations, and end-of-life operations
• Support proposals for new ground systems in support of new business efforts

This position’s internal job code is Systems Engineer 6K8C. Our team is hiring for levels 3/4.

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

Basic Qualifications (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
• 5 or more years’ experience in satellite ground/spacecraft systems
• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required) pre-start, (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master’s degree in engineering or STEM related field
• Three (3) or more years’ experience designing, developing and/or operating ground systems
• Demonstrated understanding of validation/verification testing
• Active clearance U.S. Top Secret Security 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.

Summary Pay Range:

• Level 3: $111,000 - $165,000
• Level 4: $132,250 - $202,000

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Category = Engineering

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 01, 2026

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 an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.

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.