Systems Engineer - Mission Assurance (Mid-Career)

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

Millennium’s Mission Assurance team is seeking skilled systems engineers looking to expand their skill set to encompass the broader mission perspective. As a Mission Assurance Engineer, you will independently approach systems engineering seeking to preemptively identify and solve challenging engineering problems and find the solutions that lead to mission success by evaluating program designs within the context of risk and opportunity. Millennium’s Mission Assurance team is a true “proposal to disposal” function, and you will work with programs through all stages from concept inception to final operations.

Our team is currently targeting enthusiastic and exceptional systems engineers that are ready to broaden their current skills and tackle the challenge of seeing the whole of the mission and how systems are built to meet it.

This position's internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mission assurance efforts, including risk management, discrepancy resolution, and design review, for one or more programs as the Program Mission Assurance Engineer
• Provide subject matter expertise to one or more topics related to satellite, ground, and/or network systems
• Review mission designs and coordinate with other engineers to assure mission design, test, and execution efforts
• Evaluate qualification and acceptance test plans for requirements verification and suitability for the specific mission environment
• Harness existing tools or create new tools to solve technical problems via analysis, design, or simulation techniques that can be corroborated with testing
• Work and coordinate with integration, testing, and mission operation crews to review, generate, and implement anomaly training
• Participate in mission operations and anomaly resolution efforts
• Coordinate findings with both program and company leadership to ensure timely development and implementation of solutions to issues
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field (examples include Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent educational experience
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience in space system design, assembly, testing, and/or operation. (Advanced degrees may count toward this requirement if any of these topics are a major part of the study focus.)
• Post-graduate experience is relevant to mission design and/or operation, especially in fields such as electronics design, propulsion systems, software architecture, and/or RF systems
• Demonstrated experience in making engineering judgement calls to the benefit of the project, especially in regards to failure and/or anomaly resolution
• Familiarity with standard engineering practices and industry standards and specifications
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, particularly in working with and building consensus among diverse opinions and technical expertise
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skill
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to navigate various engineering tools, applications, and principles such as computerized control systems and testing equipment
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Advanced degree in engineering, physics, technical management, or other related field
• Understanding of and ability to utilize theories, principles, and practices of engineering and project management methods
• Knowledge of Electrical Engineering and satellite electronics design principles or satellite and ground software system design
• Simulation and modeling skills
• Aerospace and/or DoD experience
  
  

Summary Pay-Range

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 3: $104,550 - $153,750
  
  

Benefits And Perks

Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

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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