Mission Assurance Engineer, PMP - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks a Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) to enhance PMP controls for space vehicle systems and review design implementations. A strong background in materials science, metallurgy, and electronics for spacecraft is essential, with leadership and communication skills to guide teams.

The role is 100% onsite at our El Segundo, CA facility, requiring U.S. citizenship for security clearance. Level 2/3 salary ranges are provided and relocation is not described.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of aerospace experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (US Citizenship)
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field required

Responsibilities

• Review supplier and internal engineering designs with focus on material safety and reliability
• Identify reliable parts for space mission designs
• Apply understanding of EEE standards in selection of space-qualified parts
• Identify risks and mitigation actions and communicate with relevant parties
• Support FRB, CAB, and PMPCB activities
• Assist testing and qualification of materials and components for space environment
• Evaluate defective components and failure analysis to support engineers
• Interpret industry and internal specs in the context of space mission risks
• Provide independent mission support aligned with mission requirements and design philosophy

Skills

2-5 years aerospace

US citizenship eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

IPC standards

JEDEC standards

GEIA standards

Job description

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

Apply your advanced technical skills and knowledge to assess and resolve technical problems of space systems, guide program teams to successful and compliant milestone reviews and events, and bolster Millennium’s culture of technical excellence and mission assurance via mentoring, training, and knowledge capture. In this role specifically, you will run and enhance our parts, materials, and processes (PMP) controls for space vehicle systems, as well as help review the design and implementation of those systems. A successful candidate possesses a strong academic foundation and experience in materials science, metallurgy, and/or chemical engineering applied to electronic parts and spacecraft systems and engineering. Additionally, a successful candidate shows developed skills in problem solving, critical technical assessment, leadership, and communication.
This position's internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 2 and 3

Responsibilities

• Review supplier and internal engineering designs, manufacturing and test documentation and processes with a focus on material safety and reliability
• Work with program managers, design engineers, procurement, and supplier personnel to identify appropriate, reliable parts for use in mission designs
• Judiciously apply an in-depth understanding of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) component technical standards in the selection and evaluation of EEE parts for use in space-qualified hardware, based on the acceptable level of risk for a mission
• Identify technical risks and issues with products and spacecraft designs, recommend corrective actions and risk mitigations, and handle all associated internal and external technical communications with the correct parties
• Support technical activities including Failure Review Board (FRB), Corrective Action Board (CAB), and Parts, Materials, and Process Control Board (PMPCB)
• Support analysis and testing of material and component qualification for the space environment, contributing to and maintaining our knowledge database on these topics
• Provide expertise on destructive and non-destructive test methodologies and interpretation of test results
• Evaluate defective components and failure analysis reports to support electrical, reliability, mechanical, and quality engineers in support of risk mitigation and material review activities
• Understand, interpret, and apply industry, government, and internal parts and materials specifications in the context of risks posed to space missions
• Identify technical risks and issues with products and spacecraft designs, recommend corrective actions and risk mitigations, and handle all associated internal and external technical communications with the correct parties
• Provide independent support to our missions with an understanding of mission requirements, context, and design philosophies across all space vehicle systems to ensure mission success

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

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.

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
• 2-5 years of experience in a relevant aerospace environment
• Understanding of engineering principles and approach to requirements and risks
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, physics, or other relevant field is desired
• Understand and utilize theories, principles, and practices of engineering and project management methods
• Familiarity with IPC and JEDEC standards for electronic parts
• Familiarity with GEIA standards and their relevance to the space environment
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Aerospace and/or DOD Experience

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

• 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.

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 2: $98,600 - $145,000
• Level 3: $119,850 - $176,250

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.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

• 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.

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.

Category = Engineering

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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