Products Design Engineer (Associate) - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 97,500 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a proactive mid‑level Product Engineer to lead hardware development across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines. This hybrid role drives from concept to test, delivering on performance, schedule, and cost targets for rapid‑delivery satellite programs.

The position emphasizes ownership, cross‑discipline collaboration, and technical championing of hardware, with 100% onsite requirements at the listed California

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 2+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 2+ years of hardware design/build/test experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship and a Final U.S. Secret clearance post start

Responsibilities

• Own hardware and product deliverables cradle to grave
• Perform CAM responsibilities (technical, schedule, cost accountability)
• Apply fundamentals including derating, RCCA, and SMC-S-016/MAS intent
• Break large work into tasks and delegate to junior engineers
• Review other engineers’ work and provide technical feedback
• Identify, track, and mitigate subsystem risks
• Manage corrective actions and configuration changes
• Ensure technical decisions align with product goals, risk posture, and mission needs

Skills

Hardware design

Test experience

CAM

Derating

Root cause analysis

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

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.

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.

We are seeking a proactive, mid‑level Product Engineer who will take full ownership of hardware development with minimal supervision. In this hybrid engineering/CAM role you will partner across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines to drive a product from concept through design, build, integration, and test. You’ll act as the technical champion for your hardware, ensuring it meets performance, schedule, and cost targets in support of rapid‑delivery satellite programs.

This position’s internal job code is Elect Design and Analysis Engr. Our team is currently hiring for levels 2/3.

Position Responsibilities

• Own hardware and product deliverables “cradle to grave”
• Perform CAM responsibilities (technical, schedule, cost accountability)
• Apply strong fundamentals including derating, RCCA, and SMC-S-016/MAS intent
• Break large work into tasks and delegate to junior engineers
• Review other engineers’ work and provide technical feedback
• Identify, track, and mitigate subsystem risks
• Manage corrective actions and configuration changes
• Ensure technical decisions align with product goals, risk posture, and mission needs

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

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A Final U.S. Secret clearance post start is required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 2 or more years of hardware design/build/test experience
• This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A Final U.S. Secret clearance post start is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 5 or more years of hardware design/build/test experience
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical fundamentals and product lifecycle
• CAM or REA experience
• Experience leading hardware design from concept through ATLO
• Familiarity with derating standards, root cause analysis, and compliance flows

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 2: $97,5000 - $145,000
Level 3: $118,500 – 177,000

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 = Engineering

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 14, 2026.

Export Control Requirements

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.