Environmental Test Technician Senior (Second Shift) – Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have a direct impact on global security, including Missile Warning and Earth Observation. Our team is curious, bold, and innovative, challenging the status quo and exploring new techniques and technologies.

About the role

This position is for an Environmental Test Technician Senior, currently hiring at grade 24. The role is 100% onsite in El Segundo, California, and is an hourly union-represented position governed by the Cabinet Makers, Millmen and Industrial Carpenters Union (CMM&IC Local 721). New hires and employees transferring from non-union roles may be required to complete training within their 90-day probationary period.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, for which U.S. Citizenship is required. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance post-start is mandatory. The role is primarily 2nd shift, though additional shifts may be required to support program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Executes environmental tests of space flight hardware using specialized equipment and tools, including:
  • Electrodynamic shakers
  • Thermal vacuum chambers
  • Thermal cycling chambers
  • Torque wrenches
  • Adhesives
• Installs and operates test instrumentation and other specialized test equipment, such as accelerometers and thermocouples.
• Interprets engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, and test procedures.
• Works with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures.
• Records, prepares, organizes, and delivers test data, run logs, and other relevant documentation for inclusion in final test reports.
• Maintains environmental test lab equipment and performs resource 5S activities.
• Oversees testing at outside test facilities as required.
• Supports initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, and reduce lead time/labor hours through environmental testing.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• More than 1 year of experience in a production or test environment.
• More than 1 year of experience operating any of the following specialized equipment:
  • Electrodynamic shakers (vibration table)
  • Thermal Vacuum Chambers
  • Thermal Cycling Chambers
• U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift, primarily 2nd shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or factory support environment.
• More than 1 year of experience handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) hardware and related processes.

Pay

Pay is based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $29.42 – $47.09 per hour.

Benefits

Millennium Space Systems offers a Total Rewards package that includes:

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including:
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work

Specific programs and options may vary based on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

This position is primarily 2nd shift, though additional shifts may be required to support program objectives.

Position may require travel up to 5% of the time.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.