Mission Assurance Engineer, OPS - Millennium Space Systems

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

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer in OPS to serve as the independent interface between the internal operations team and program customers. This role focuses on revolutionizing how we operate on-orbit vehicles by applying mission assurance principles across the satellite lifecycle to improve efficiency, quality, and success.

The position requires coordinating risk management, reviews, and training with space and ground segments, while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (or non-US equivalent).
• 5+ years in real-time satellite or launch vehicle command and control.
• Knowledge of satellite subsystems and ground systems.
• Experience delivering operational products to customer environments.
• Willingness to support occasional off-nominal hours during 24/7 mission ops.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain US Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mission assurance efforts, including risk management and design reviews.
• Ensure corrective actions and lessons learned are applied to operations.
• Translate challenging engineering/operational problems into requirements and lessons learned.
• Review operational architectures for space and ground segments and their interfaces.
• Coordinate with integration, testing, and mission ops crews for training before critical events.
• Provide oversight for technical authorities during mission ops for space/ground segments.
• Serve as focal point for customers and internal leadership during critical mission activities.
• Contribute to oversight of nominal on-orbit operations for Millennium’s fleet.

Skills

Real-time satellite operations

Command and control

Risk management

Systems engineering

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree in Aerospace or related field

Job description

Mission Assurance Engineer, OPS - Millennium Space Systems Company

Mission 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 operate our 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 systematically identify, 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.
• Interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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

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.

Shift

Shift: This role will be on 1st

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.

Pay-Range

Summary Pay-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

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 Clearance Post-Start is required. Candidates must currently hold, or have held, a U.S. Top Secret Clearance within the past 24 months. However, this position is limited to U.S. citizens.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Professional Commitment

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