Millennium Space Systems, Inc.
Director of Hardware Engineering
Millennium Space Systems, Inc., El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome. At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us. Job Summary
As Director of Hardware Engineering, you will inspire, coordinate, and lead the hardware engineering team to deliver the technical work products, schedules, and budgets. The director is the advocate for the functional engineering team to ensure they have the required resources to exceed customer expectations. You will work with the other directors and the VP of engineering as a team representing the companies’ technical leaders. You will develop and sustain a vision for continued growth and improved efficiency for the hardware engineering team. This position\'s internal job code is EE Engineering Manager. Our team is currently hiring for a Level L. Responsibilities
Engineering Communication & Strategic Alignment
Communication with Engineering Teams: Provide overall company happenings and context to get ahead of swirl. Explain situations in context of the employee, the team, and Millennium Provide rationale and background for higher level decisions Set the technical direction and standards for engineering teams Establish and maintain standardization of project management tools to drive commonality in design (e.g. template IMS and WBS) Establish objectives and KPIs that align with company goals and measure engineering performance Implement organizational initiatives and corrective actions to meet and improve performance targets
Program Execution & Technical Oversight
Functional Oversight and Support of Program Execution
Coordinate risk management across teams; escalate and prioritize critical risks Oversee program-level schedules, ensure resource balancing, and approve staffing plans Review and approve proposal labor estimates and technical baselines; manage bid efforts Manage communication with program directors and PMs regarding technical work products and performance, and communicate impacts due to corporate prioritization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Cross-team collaboration to enforce commonality of tools, analysis, processes, and standards Partner with Quality and Safety to ensure risk posture is understood and standards are up to date with team processes Collaborate with Manufacturing leadership to design for manufacturability and resolve complex non-conformance Scale design across program portfolios with established processes and standards Work with Program Management to meet execution milestones and address blockers Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
Process improvement: identify cross-team relationships and set priorities Approve tools/software for efficient use across engineering teams; manage costs Manage OH budget across engineering teams (managers, meetings, software, training, tools & equipment) Mentoring and performance reviews of Front Line Managers ETLs and direct reports with 1:1s and formal feedback Sponsor cross-team initiatives to drive innovation and transformational technologies Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 14 years of experience as an engineering professional, with experience in functional or project management in the aerospace defense industry Experience as or currently serving as a Project Lead, and/or functional manager in spacecraft development Knowledge of satellite systems and components Demonstrated hardware engineering design and analysis for spacecraft avionics products with experience in: Electrical Ground Support Equipment, Electrical Power Systems, Avionics Design and Analysis, RF Products Design and Analysis, Command and Data Handling, Radiation and reliability design, and Design for Manufacturability and Sustainment This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with iterative and/or agile development Experience with serial data protocols (HDLC, I2C, SPI) Experience in Verilog and FPGAs Experience with Git, JIRA, Confluence Aerospace industry experience National Security experience Active TC/SCI Compensation & Benefits
Summary Pay-Range: Level L: $171,700 - $252,500. Millennium Space Systems offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan. Important Notes
Before applying, Millennium is DDTC-registered and ITAR-compliant. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance.
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Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome. At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us. Job Summary
As Director of Hardware Engineering, you will inspire, coordinate, and lead the hardware engineering team to deliver the technical work products, schedules, and budgets. The director is the advocate for the functional engineering team to ensure they have the required resources to exceed customer expectations. You will work with the other directors and the VP of engineering as a team representing the companies’ technical leaders. You will develop and sustain a vision for continued growth and improved efficiency for the hardware engineering team. This position\'s internal job code is EE Engineering Manager. Our team is currently hiring for a Level L. Responsibilities
Engineering Communication & Strategic Alignment
Communication with Engineering Teams: Provide overall company happenings and context to get ahead of swirl. Explain situations in context of the employee, the team, and Millennium Provide rationale and background for higher level decisions Set the technical direction and standards for engineering teams Establish and maintain standardization of project management tools to drive commonality in design (e.g. template IMS and WBS) Establish objectives and KPIs that align with company goals and measure engineering performance Implement organizational initiatives and corrective actions to meet and improve performance targets
Program Execution & Technical Oversight
Functional Oversight and Support of Program Execution
Coordinate risk management across teams; escalate and prioritize critical risks Oversee program-level schedules, ensure resource balancing, and approve staffing plans Review and approve proposal labor estimates and technical baselines; manage bid efforts Manage communication with program directors and PMs regarding technical work products and performance, and communicate impacts due to corporate prioritization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Cross-team collaboration to enforce commonality of tools, analysis, processes, and standards Partner with Quality and Safety to ensure risk posture is understood and standards are up to date with team processes Collaborate with Manufacturing leadership to design for manufacturability and resolve complex non-conformance Scale design across program portfolios with established processes and standards Work with Program Management to meet execution milestones and address blockers Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
Process improvement: identify cross-team relationships and set priorities Approve tools/software for efficient use across engineering teams; manage costs Manage OH budget across engineering teams (managers, meetings, software, training, tools & equipment) Mentoring and performance reviews of Front Line Managers ETLs and direct reports with 1:1s and formal feedback Sponsor cross-team initiatives to drive innovation and transformational technologies Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 14 years of experience as an engineering professional, with experience in functional or project management in the aerospace defense industry Experience as or currently serving as a Project Lead, and/or functional manager in spacecraft development Knowledge of satellite systems and components Demonstrated hardware engineering design and analysis for spacecraft avionics products with experience in: Electrical Ground Support Equipment, Electrical Power Systems, Avionics Design and Analysis, RF Products Design and Analysis, Command and Data Handling, Radiation and reliability design, and Design for Manufacturability and Sustainment This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with iterative and/or agile development Experience with serial data protocols (HDLC, I2C, SPI) Experience in Verilog and FPGAs Experience with Git, JIRA, Confluence Aerospace industry experience National Security experience Active TC/SCI Compensation & Benefits
Summary Pay-Range: Level L: $171,700 - $252,500. Millennium Space Systems offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan. Important Notes
Before applying, Millennium is DDTC-registered and ITAR-compliant. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance.
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