Lead Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer – Design & Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 146,200 - 262,500; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to drive development of future mechanical designs. You will review designs, test plans, and verification methods, identifying cost and risk reduction opportunities while mentoring peers.

This on-site role emphasizes leadership in mechanical engineering fundamentals, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering robust, innovative space hardware solutions for national security and advanced

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in design and analysis of aerospace hardware.
• Adept with CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with spacecraft environments and testing, including random, sine, acoustic vibration tests, and TVAC testing.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field from an accredited university.
• US Citizenship required; ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction for the group and beyond.
• Create essential processes, tools, standards, and design guides to build a knowledge-base and set best-practices.
• Support Responsible Engineering Authorities (REAs) to solve technical challenges, identify solutions, and develop verification tests.
• Act as technical lead within the team to provide guidance during design reviews, customer meetings, failure analysis, and trade studies.
• Audit internal programs and external suppliers to identify best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Serve as a technical mentor for mid-career mechanical engineers.

Skills

CAD SolidWorks

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Spacecraft hardware knowledge

Engineering fundamentals

Technical leadership

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to drive development of future mechanical designs. You will review designs, test plans, and verification methods, identifying cost and risk reduction opportunities while mentoring peers.

This on-site role emphasizes leadership in mechanical engineering fundamentals, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering robust, innovative space hardware solutions for national security and advanced