Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer; Entry-Level - Millennium Space Systems

Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Entry-Level)

Millennium Space Systems Company (a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security) is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact on global security, including missile warning and Earth observation.

As a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for mechanical design and configuration of satellite structures—including primary and secondary structures, ground support equipment interfaces, pointing mechanisms, and deployable structures.
This position’s internal job code is Mech Sys Design & Anlys Engr.

• Perform structural design and configuration tasks necessary to deliver high‑performance satellite systems.
• Perform first‑order layout and mass properties analyses.
• Support procurement of materials and components.
• Identify processes, tests, and manufacturing tools necessary to deliver qualified spacecraft structures and components.
• Work to subsystem schedule and deliverables.
• Develop first‑order structural models in support of mechanical design performance predictions.
• Support structural qualification testing on spacecraft systems and components, including test design, conduct, and interface equipment for units under test.
• Document, analyze, and troubleshoot unexpected discrepancies in mechanical designs.
• Produce part and assembly drawings to facilitate assembly, test, and launch operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 1‑5 years of experience with Solid Works or equivalent 3‑D CAD package.
• 1‑2 years of hands‑on fabrication experience (personal hobby projects, classwork, or extracurricular design clubs included).
• Familiarity with mechanical design of spacecraft, e.g., materials, environments, and manufacturing processes.

• 1‑3 years of experience with mechanical design.
• Ability to design, develop, implement, and test structural systems and/or mechanism designs.
• Demonstrate clear communication and organizational skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; a “US Person” is required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or eligible for a security clearance and be willing to apply for and maintain such clearance. Millennium is DDTC‑registered and ITAR‑compliant.

Expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed locations. 1st shift.

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Pay ranges:
  Level 1: $69,700 – $102,500;
  Level 2: $81,600 – $120,000.

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 or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the law.