Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer; Experienced - Millennium Space Systems

Position: Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Experienced) - Millennium Space Systems

Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Experienced) – Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Experienced) to support the Engineering team in El Segundo, CA.

Job Summary

As an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer, you will leverage past experience and strong engineering fundamentals to solve our most challenging technical problems in collaboration with other engineers. You will review designs and test plans to validate planning and identify opportunities to reduce cost and risk. Additionally, you will create processes, standards, and engineering tools that are needed and train others in their use.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive the development of emerging technologies for future mechanical designs at Millennium.

This position’s internal job code is Mech Sys Design & Anlys Engr. Our team is currently hiring for the Levels 5-6.

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 through 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

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

• Must meet Export Control compliance requirements as a “US Person” (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of technical experience in design and analysis of aerospace hardware
• Adept with CAD software such as Solid Works 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
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 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
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Shift

1st shift

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 include competitive base pay, variable compensation, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

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

Summary Pay-Range

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

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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