Structural Analysis Engineering Manager - Millennium Space Systems

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks a Spacecraft Structural Engineering Manager to lead the company’s Structural Analysis team, serving as the point of contact for technical, budget and resource allocation issues to meet team members’ needs, customer requirements, and company goals.

This position's internal job code isMech & Structural Engr Manager. Our team is currently hiring for a Level K.

Qualifications

• Leadership in a team environment (1 year) or completion of Boeing's Exploring Leadership course.
• 6 years of Aerospace or relevant Structural Analysis experience.
• Experience with sine and random vibration analysis and testing.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills in person and virtually.
• Self-driven execution of objectives and goals.

Responsibilities

• Management of a team of ~10 structural analysis engineers
• Facilitate STR Technical Lead Engineers (TLEs) and mentor program
• Coordinate program staffing assignments and review team task management
• Promote knowledge sharing by encouraging lunch and learns and ensure peer reviews happen regularly
• Coordinate hiring activities to meet current and planned program need
• Optimize analysis processes, evaluate employee work products, and review content for design reviews

Skills

Leadership experience

Aerospace structural analysis

Vibration analysis

Strong communication

Self-driven execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

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.

Job Summary

As a Spacecraft Structural Engineering Manager, you will lead the company’s Structural Analysis (StrAn) team as the point of contact for technical, budget and resource allocation issues to meet team members’ needs, customer requirements, and company goals.

This position's internal job code isMech & Structural Engr Manager. Our team is currently hiring for a Level K.

Position Responsibilities:

• Management of a team of ~10 structural analysis engineers
• Facilitate STR Technical Lead Engineers (TLEs) and mentor program
• Coordinate program staffing assignments and review team task management
• Promote knowledge sharing by encouraging lunch and learns and ensure peer reviews happen regularly
• Coordinate hiring activities to meet current and planned program need
• Optimize analysis processes, evaluate employee work products, and review content for design reviews

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 6 years of Aerospace or relevant Structural Analysis experience
• Experience with sine and random vibration analysis and testing
• Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, both in-person and via virtual presence
• Candidates have demonstrated self-driven execution of objectives

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 8 years of Aerospace or relevant Structural Analysis experience
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 1 year or management experience in a similar capacity
• Candidates should illustrate history of strong leadership, ensuring team members feel heard via active listening virtually

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 K: $139,400 - $205,000

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 Sept. 18, 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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.

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.