Millennium Space Systems
Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Experienced)
Millennium Space Systems, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Company 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 an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer, you will leverage past experience and strong engineering fundamentals to solve our most challenging technical problems in collaboration with other engineers. You will review designs and test plans to validate planning and identify opportunities to reduce cost and risk. Additionally, you will create processes, standards, and engineering tools that are needed and train others in their use. This is an exciting opportunity to drive the development of emerging technologies for future mechanical designs at Millennium.
This position’s internal job code is Mech Sys Design & Anlys Engr. Our team is currently hiring for the Levels 5-6.
Responsibilities
Help set technical direction for the group and beyond
Identify and create essential processes, tools, standards, and design guides to build a knowledge-base and set best‑practices
Support Responsible Engineering Authorities (REAs) as needed to solve technical challenges, identify solutions, and develop verification tests
As part of the team’s technical lead engineering (TLE) group, provide technical guidance to programs on an as‑needed basis through activities such as attending design reviews and customer meetings, failure review and analysis, and trade study assessment
Audit internal programs and external suppliers to identify industry best practices and opportunities for improvement
Serve as a technical mentor for mid‑career mechanical engineers
Minimum Qualifications
15+ years of technical experience in design and analysis of aerospace hardware
Adept with CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Experience with spacecraft environments and testing, including random, sine, and acoustic vibration tests, and TVAC testing
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, knowledge of satellite hardware, qualification methods, and first‑principles understanding of all spacecraft sub‑systems
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with any of the following: composites, bonded joints, dampers, additive manufacturing, shock or mechanisms
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Summary Pay-Range
Level 5: $146,200 - $215,000
Level 6: $178,500 - $262,500
Before applying, please note: 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.
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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 an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer, you will leverage past experience and strong engineering fundamentals to solve our most challenging technical problems in collaboration with other engineers. You will review designs and test plans to validate planning and identify opportunities to reduce cost and risk. Additionally, you will create processes, standards, and engineering tools that are needed and train others in their use. This is an exciting opportunity to drive the development of emerging technologies for future mechanical designs at Millennium.
This position’s internal job code is Mech Sys Design & Anlys Engr. Our team is currently hiring for the Levels 5-6.
Responsibilities
Help set technical direction for the group and beyond
Identify and create essential processes, tools, standards, and design guides to build a knowledge-base and set best‑practices
Support Responsible Engineering Authorities (REAs) as needed to solve technical challenges, identify solutions, and develop verification tests
As part of the team’s technical lead engineering (TLE) group, provide technical guidance to programs on an as‑needed basis through activities such as attending design reviews and customer meetings, failure review and analysis, and trade study assessment
Audit internal programs and external suppliers to identify industry best practices and opportunities for improvement
Serve as a technical mentor for mid‑career mechanical engineers
Minimum Qualifications
15+ years of technical experience in design and analysis of aerospace hardware
Adept with CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Experience with spacecraft environments and testing, including random, sine, and acoustic vibration tests, and TVAC testing
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, knowledge of satellite hardware, qualification methods, and first‑principles understanding of all spacecraft sub‑systems
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with any of the following: composites, bonded joints, dampers, additive manufacturing, shock or mechanisms
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Summary Pay-Range
Level 5: $146,200 - $215,000
Level 6: $178,500 - $262,500
Before applying, please note: 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.
Applicant Privacy Policy
Mandatory Security Clearance and Access Process Disqualifying Criteria
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