IT Systems Engineer – Millennium Space Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks an IT Systems Engineer to design, develop and integrate complex systems across lifecycle stages. The role emphasizes accessible, optimized, and secure infrastructure with cross-team collaboration. Level 4 is currently hiring.

The candidate will engineer Linux/Windows environments, manage virtualization, and contribute to security and automation initiatives. This position requires US citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in systems engineering or 7+ years in a senior systems administrator role.
• Experience with Linux and Windows architectures for deployment, configuration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Virtualization expertise (vSphere/ESXi/Hyper-V).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure operating systems, software and hardware components with clear documentation.
• Administer and optimize hosts and servers for high availability.
• Design information and operational support systems.
• Research and recommend automated approaches for system engineering tasks.

Skills

Linux/Windows architecture

Virtualization

Security clearance

System design

Scripting

Containerization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Azure

Office 365

SCCM

Intune

SolarWinds

ServiceNow

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

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.

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:

The IT Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and integrating complex systems at every stage of their lifecycle. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation with an eye toward accessibility, optimization, and security, within the infrastructure.

To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate should be a highly motivated, results-driven individual who thrives in a cross-team collaborative environment.

This position's internal job code is Sys Design & Integration Spec. Our team is currently hiring for a level 4.

Position Responsibilities:

• Install and configure operating systems, software, and hardware components, and clearly document the design, maintenance, and support procedures for routine tasks to leverage IT support staff
• Use expert-level configuration, administration and optimization of hosts and servers to ensure high availability of infrastructure and systems
• Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for system engineering tasks

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in systems engineering or minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior systems administrator role
• Linux and Windows architect experience with a focus on deploying, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting
• Virtualization expertise (vSphere, ESXi, Hyper-V)
• 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. Security Clearance Post-Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree from an accepted and accredited college or university with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science or equivalent work experience
• CompTIA Security+ Certificate
• Azure and Office 365 Tenant administration
• Storage Services and Platforms (e.g. Dell PowerStore, PowerVault)
• Operating system administration (e.g. RHEL, Windows Server)
• Configuration and administration of endpoint solutions (e.g. SCCM, Intune, SolarWinds, ServiceNow)
• Azure/O365 Online App experience (e.g SharePoint, PowerBi, PowerAutomate)
• Domain management expertise (e.g. AD, SSO, PKI, GPO, DHCP)
• Automation and Scripting experience (e.g Powershell, Python, Ansible)
• Containerization experience (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
• VMware Certified Professional or VMware Certified Advanced Professional

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 4: $129,200 - $190,000

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 = Information Technology & Analytics

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 10, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

• 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

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.