Products Design Engineer (Associate) - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks a proactive Products Design Engineer (Associate) to own hardware development from concept through build and test in a hybrid engineering/CAM role. You will work across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver fast-cycle satellite hardware that meets performance, schedule, and cost targets.

The role requires collaboration across disciplines and a willingness to work 100% onsite at the El Segundo location, supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 2+ years of related work experience
• 2+ years of hardware design/build/test experience
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Own hardware and product deliverables cradle to grave
• Perform CAM responsibilities including 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

CAM workflows

RCCA

Derating

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Products Design Engineer (Associate) - 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.

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.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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 (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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:

• 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.

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: Level 2: $97,5000 - $145,000

Level 3: $118,500 – 177,000

Security Clearance: