Manufacturing Engineer - Structures & Propulsion - 1st Shift - M

Manufacturing Engineer
- Structures and Propulsion

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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer
- Structures and Propulsion, you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures to build, test and launch satellites, related subsystems, and components.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements: researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing, methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Reviews designs for manufacturability and production scalability
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and maintain work instructions, bills of materials, standard operating procedures, etc. in support of manufacturing and supply chain execution
• Coordinates and implements new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts
• Leads advanced design solutions and supports research of new product or business opportunities
• Leads and executes tasks as needed to transition hardware build from low-rate initial production to higher rate production

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline (ABET accreditation required)
• 3+ years' experience in mechanical manufacturing engineering in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries. (Structures, Propulsion, Integration or GSE)
• Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting mechanical engineering drawings, technical manuals and policies and recommend changes to procedures
• Good understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Must have technical problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis complete with sound engineering based corrective actions
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and concepts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with any of the following: composites, bonded joints, dampers, additive manufacturing, shock or mechanisms
• Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.)
• Aerospace and/or DOD Experience
• Background in Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range:

• Level 2: $80,750-$118,750
• Level 3: $96,050 - $141,250

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. Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 09, 2026 Export Control Requirements:
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. 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.