Structural Analysis Engineer (Entry-level) - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Time away from work

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, seeks an entry‑level Spacecraft Structures Engineer to perform structural analyses for space vehicles and related hardware across prototyping, test, launch and operations lifecycles.

You will develop models, support design and mass properties, and work with materials and testing teams to meet critical margins. U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Materials Sciences).
• Experience with finite element modeling in FEMAP/NASTRAN or other FEA software (Abaqus, Ansys, Optistruct).
• Familiarity with environmental testing concepts (modal, acoustic, random, sine).
• Experience analyzing designs to meet design requirements and safety margins for static, dynamic, thermal and fatigue loads.
• Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Interim/final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis on spacecraft systems and components (modal, static, loads, acceleration, stress).
• Develop high-fidelity structural models to predict responses and local environments.
• Support design, configuration, layout and mass properties analysis.
• Identify materials, processes and facilities support for qualified spacecraft structure.
• Support structural qualification testing (design, conduct, data reduction, analysis, reporting).
• Review part and assembly drawings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Materials Sciences)

Tools

FEMAP/NASTRAN

Abaqus

Ansys

Optistruct

SolidWorks

Job description

Company Overview

Structural Analysis Engineer (Entry-level) - Millennium Space Systems Company: 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 a Spacecraft Structures Engineer, you will be responsible for working on the structural analysis of space vehicles and their associated mechanical equipment. The parts and systems you may work on will range from spacecraft primary and secondary structure, to ground support equipment, to pointing mechanisms and deployable structures. Your analysis will ensure that our space vehicles survive their complete development and operational lifecycles, including prototyping, test, transport, launch, and long-term operations. This position’s internal job code is Structural Analysis Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 1-2.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis on high-performing satellite systems, including modal, static, loads generation, acceleration predictions, and stress analysis
• Develop high fidelity structural models to predict both system responses and local environments within the system structure with oversight from other engineers
• Support space vehicle design, configuration, layout, and mass properties analysis
• Identify materials, processes, and facilities support necessary to deliver a qualified spacecraft structure
• Work to subsystem schedule and deliverables
• Support structural qualification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design, test conduct, data reduction, analysis, and reporting
• Develop and document required design and analysis processes
• Review part and assembly drawings
• Other duties as assigned

Location & Hours

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

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• Experience in finite elements modeling in FEMAP/NASTRAN, or other FEA software packages (e.g. Abaqus, Ansys, Optistruct, etc.)
• Familiarity with environmental testing concepts, including modal characterization, acoustic vibration, random vibration, and sine vibration
• Experience analyzing designs to meet design requirements and safety margins for static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue loads
• Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD modeling software
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with mechanical design and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with mechanical design of spacecraft, e.g. materials, environments, and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with fatigue, crack growth, and/or mechanisms analysis
• Clear communication and organizational skills
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Conflict of Interest

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.

Pay Range

Summary Pay Range: Level 1: $63,000 - $113,000 Level 2: $75,000 - $134,000

Location & Security Access

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Citizenship & Clearance

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.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control

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.

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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