Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Early Career) - Millennium Space Systems

About the Company

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. When we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

About the Role

Thermal Engineers support the Spacecraft Development Program Managers and Chief Systems Engineer through the development of all spacecraft thermal system configurations, designs, analyses, testing, and flight operations. Spacecraft thermal subsystem elements include all passive and active means of controlling the satellite’s system, subsystem, and component environments within both operating and survival limits during all pertinent system lifetime activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft thermal design and analyses at the board, component, subsystem, and system level
• Develop systems and spacecraft element thermal models to predict thermal loads, impacts, and temperature margins to support system design
• Brief design and analysis materials to program managers, customers, and/or sponsors
• Identify all materials, processes, and facilities to achieve a qualified spacecraft thermal design and operation
• Support thermal verification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design, test conduct, data reduction, analysis, and reporting
• Assist in proposal and business development efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or other relevant fields
• 1 or more years of experience in the design, development, analysis, implementation, testing, and/or operation of spacecraft thermal systems or other related complex thermal systems
• 1 or more years of experience with thermal analysis tools (e.g. Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, Thermica)
• 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
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a security clearance
• Must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance

Benefits

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
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 1: $63,000 - $113,000
• Level 2: $75,000 - $134,000

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.