Mission Assurance Engineer, OPS - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time away

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing subsidiary, is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer to serve as the interface between operations and program customers. You will drive mission assurance across satellite lifecycle, identifying risks and driving improvements to efficiency, quality, and mission success.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 5+ years in real-time satellite/launch operations, US citizenship, and ability to obtain/maintain a US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years experience with at least 3+ years in real-time satellite or launch vehicle command/control.
• Willingness to support occasional off-nominal hours during 24/7 ops.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mission assurance efforts including risk management and design review.
• Translate operational challenges into actionable requirements for programs.
• Oversee training for mission operations prior to critical events.
• Support on-orbit operations and anomaly resolution with space and ground segments.

Skills

Risk management

Discrepancy resolution

System safety

Operations engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Mission Assurance Engineer, OPS - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems 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 Operations Systems Engineer supporting the Mission Assurance team, you will serve as the independent interface between our internal operations team and program customers. This role is strategic and cross-functional, designed to revolutionize how we operateour on-orbit vehicles. You will independently approach on-orbit activities seeking to preemptively identify and solve challenging engineering problems and find the solutions that lead to mission success by evaluating program designs within the context of risk and opportunity. Your mission is to systematicallyidentify, define, and integrate mission assurance principles across the entire satellite lifecycle to drive significant increases in efficiency, quality, and mission success. Mission Operations requires composure in high-pressure situations, in-depth knowledge of both the space vehicles and ground segment, and an ability to respond to anomalous scenarios in real-time. You will be directly responsible for Millennium’s critical assets. This position’s internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 3 and 4.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mission assurance efforts, including risk management, discrepancy resolution, and design review, for one or more programs as the Program Mission Assurance Engineer
• Ensure appropriate implementation of previous corrective actions and lessons learned to the current operations environment
• Translate complex engineering and operational challenges into clear, actionable requirements and lessons learned for upcoming programs
• Review and understand the operational architecture strategy for both space and ground segments, including command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and the associated infrastructure to support all activities in the context of the mission and associated risks
• Work and coordinate with integration, testing, and mission operation crews to review, generate, and implement necessary training prior to critical mission events
• Provide oversight for lead technical authorities during mission operations for both the space and ground segments
• Be the focal for customer and internal leadership during critical mission activities
• Contribute to oversight of nominal on-orbit operations for Millennium’s entire fleet of on-orbit spacecraft
• Participate in mission operations and anomaly resolution efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• 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+ years experience with at least 3+ years related to real-time satellite or launch vehicle command and control
• Working knowledge of satellite subsystems, ground systems, space†missions, and/or OPSCON design
• Experience delivering operational products to customer environments
• Willingness to support occasional off-nominal working hours during critical 24/7 mission operations activities
• The position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• Candidates must currently hold, or have held, a U.S. Top Secret Clearance within the past 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advance degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary technical teams, especially to resolve anomalous scenarios
• Experience with external customer briefing/interfacing
• Deep knowledge of satellite systems engineering, including all satellite subsystems Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Electrical Power; Thermal Control; Telemetry, Tracking, and Command; Propulsion; etc.
• Experience with iterative and agile processes
• Knowledge of orbital dynamics, maneuver planning, and orbit determination techniques
• Experience designing fault detection and response, as well as designing space vehicle autonomy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to understand complex workflows and translate complex technical concepts between different audiences

Shift & Location

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Shift: This role will be on 1st

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.

The position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Candidates must currently hold, or have held, a U.S. Top Secret Clearance within the past 24 months.

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.

Export Control Requirement: 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.

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.

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

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

Salary Range

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 3: $119,850 - $176,250
• Level 4: $146,200 - $215,000

Additional Information

Category = Engineering Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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