Onsite
Company:
Millennium Space SystemsMillennium 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
The Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) Team plans and executes all space vehicle-level integration and test activities at Millennium. ATLO creates the detailed flow of activities throughout the buildup of the space vehicle, writes and executes all test and assembly procedures used in these activities, conducts system-level through environmental testing, and performs integration to the launch vehicle.
The Principal ATLO Engineer will lead efforts across new satellite programs and established portfolios to shape production and will be a key player in meeting and exceeding our delivery targets, all while demanding a high standard of technical excellence in the assembly and test of satellites.
The Principal ATLO Engineer is expected to shape our current and future processes, and plays a critical role in linking our business strategy to the ongoing definition and development of large-scale satellite constellations. The candidate is expected to contribute to a wide variety of program inputs including proposals, standard operating procedures, and resource management systems. They will oversee the integration of new design and manufacturing techniques into testbed and flight systems, with a strong awareness towards safety, affordability, security, testability, and mission capability. A Principal ATLO Engineer will report to and serve under the ATLO Director.
The ideal candidate is highly collaborative and a proactive problem-solver with experience in spacecraft integration, mission architecture, and production automation. The ideal candidate can work equally well in a singular supervisory role or with multitalented teams on the production floor. A Principal ATLO Engineer has experience in these fields: design for manufacturability, process mapping, spacecraft avionics, cost analysis and earned-value management, complex mechanical integration, environmental testing, launch integration, proposal writing, or high-rate manufacturing.
This position's internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 5.
Rotating Shift:
This position requires employees to work various shifts on a rotating basis. The shift times are subject to change and additional shifts may be added in accordance with company needs, but employees will only work one shift per day.
Each standard shift is 9.5 hours in length, 0.5 hours of which is designated for a lunch break. Shifts contain 9 hours of work to follow the Millennium 9/80 calendar, meaning every other Friday is a non-working day. The standard shift times are listed below.
First Shift: 0600 – 1530
Second Shift: 1430 – 0000
Position Responsibilities:
Lead the planning and execution of a satellite program from assembly through launch
Utilize statistical and analytical tools to monitor performance metrics of teams and product execution plans
Interface with senior ATLO engineers as-needed to provide mentorship and guide the troubleshooting of critical non-conformances and Failure Review Boards
Act as a signature authority on corporate processes like quality management system updates and design reviews
Subject Matter Expert on end-stage satellite testing, such as environmental testing (EMI/C, Dynamics, TVAC) and launch integration campaigns, and uses expertise to assist and guide other engineers
Drive improvements to increase production throughput, reduce space vehicle build hours and quality issues, and remove waste from complex processes
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, test engineering, materials and/or process engineering for spacecraft
Experience working on constellation spacecraft and/or multiple production vehicles (3+ units)
Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau)
Proficiency in tracking tools such as MRP/ERP, Jira, MS Project, manufacturing execution systems, Teamcenter/PLM, and configuration management
Bring expertise to one of the following areas: medium-rate production (10-100 complex products per year), mechanical integration, electrical testing, spacecraft integration, program leadership, industrial operations, or systems engineering
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required
Preferred Qualifications:
20+ years’ experience in space systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to a wide variety of stakeholders including senior engineering, customers, and corporate leadership
Experience working with a union represented workforce
Willingness to work different shifts, travel to launch site/integration locations, and to support critical mission milestones when surge support is needed
Strongly preferred ideal candidate must have an 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 5: $176,000 - $260,000
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.
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.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/SCI 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 awardShift:
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