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

Millennium Space Systems

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 134,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, seeks a Spacecraft Structures Engineer to analyze structural integrity of space vehicles and equipment across development, test, launch, and operations lifecycles. You will build high-fidelity FEM/FEA models and coordinate with design teams to ensure safety margins and performance.

Onsite in California, this role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace/Materials)
Experience with FEMAP/NASTRAN or similar FEA tools (Abaqus/Ansys/Optistruct)
Familiarity with environmental testing concepts (modal, acoustic, random, sine vibrations)
Experience evaluating designs against static/dynamic/thermal/fatigue loads
Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software
Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
1–3 years in mechanical design and manufacturing (preferred)
Familiarity with spacecraft mechanical design and environments
Knowledge of fatigue/crack growth mechanisms
Clear communication and organizational skills
Active TS/SCI Clearance (preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis on satellite systems (modal, static, loads, acceleration, stress)
Develop high fidelity structural models with oversight from engineers
Support space vehicle design, layout, and mass properties analysis
Identify materials, processes, and facilities for qualified spacecraft structures
Work to subsystem schedules and deliverables
Support structural qualification testing (design, conduct, data reduction, analysis, reporting)
Develop and document design and analysis processes
Review part and assembly drawings
Other duties as assigned

Skills

FEA modeling

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Design validation

Communication

Security clearance preparation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

FEMAP/NASTRAN

Abaqus

Ansys

Optistruct

Job description

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

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: (Required Skills/Experience)

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. An 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

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

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

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. 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)

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.

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