Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Experienced) - Millennium Space Systems

About the role

Millennium 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.

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 though 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

Requirements

• 12+ 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

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

Benefits

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required.

Pay

• Level 5: $146,200 - $215,000
• Level 6: $178,500 - $262,500

Schedule

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Conflict of Interest

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.

Shift

This role will be on 1st

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.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, therefore 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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)