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Entry Level Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems
El Segundo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Company

Millennium Space Systems

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.

Job Summary

As a Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer, you will design and develop state of the art, space-based RF payloads for our customers. This includes communications systems to link our satellites to each other and to ground stations as well as perform critical missions on-orbit. You will need to work in a team-based environment to work on the unique challenges of developing flexible RF subsystems for small spacecraft on demanding timelines.

This position's internal job is Electrophysics Engr/Scientist. Our team is currently hiring for levels 1-2.

Position Responsibilities

  • Performs space vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links
  • Identify & define communications system requirements
  • Identify appropriate communications technologies to meet requirements
  • Develop Millennium's own communications technologies from concept to flight readiness
  • Create communications subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification documents
  • Perform communication subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification
  • Operate communications systems on orbit

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
  • Experience or understanding of the principles behind calculating link budgets including atmospheric & environmental effects
  • Experience or understanding of the principles behind performing antenna design & analysis including sizing, patterns, gains, and usage
  • Strong bias for getting things done with collaboration but minimal regimentation in a new emerging aerospace environment
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Experience designing, implementing and testing algorithms for software defined radios
  • Experience or understanding of the principles behind determining antenna pointing allocations, support antenna gimbal design, and power amplifier selection
  • Experience with legacy and emerging satellite communications modulation and coding.
  • Experience designing, implementing and testing antennas
  • Experience designing, implementing and testing radios from piece parts level
  • Experience with optical communications links
  • Experience with the CCSDS standards
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • Current SSBI or TS/SCI clearance

Conflict Of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy 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.

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.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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

Summary Pay Range

  • Level 1: $79,050 - $116,250
  • Level 2: $98,600 - $145,000

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.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

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

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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