Experienced Production Operations Specialist (Environmental Testing) 2nd 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 driving change through risk-taking and exploration of new techniques and technologies.

About the role

This position is 100% onsite in El Segundo, California, and operates on 2nd shift. The selected candidate must be a U.S. citizen eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, with an interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance required post-start.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing processes and methods that comply with company policies and procedures, improve production efficiency, and optimize product quality.
• Monitors, assesses, and provides status on production progress, actions, issue resolution, and support needs.
• Investigates product defects and production inefficiencies and develops solutions to reduce or mitigate them.
• Conducts staffing and cost analyses.
• Coordinates and prepares justification for major capital expenditures and equipment implementation.
• Represents manufacturing on production-related issues.
• Establishes and maintains production schedules.

Requirements

• More than 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• More than 1 year of experience leading teams.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance).

Qualifications

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) and 6 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination (e.g., Master’s + 4 years, or 10 years of experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• More than 1 year of experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience aggregating, visualizing, and analyzing data (e.g., SQL, Excel, PowerBI).
• Hands-on experience with component-level testing (Vibe, Shock, Thermal Cycling, functional testing, etc.).

Pay

Pay is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and market considerations. Summary pay range: $96,900 – $131,100.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Travel may be required up to 5% of the time. This position is ITAR-compliant and requires special access.