Environmental Test Technician Senior First Shift – Millennium Space Systems

About the Company

Millennium Space Systems Company, 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, such as missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative, taking risks, innovating, and exploring new techniques and technologies. We influence change by challenging the status quo, and when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

As an Environmental Test Technician, you will set up and execute environmental tests—including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycling—for components, subsystems, and satellite products. You will demonstrate integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, technical capability, and a strong motivation to support the environmental test resource. This role requires working the first shift.

• Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using specialized equipment such as electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, and thermal cycling chambers.
• Install and operate test instrumentation and other specialized equipment, including accelerometers and thermocouples.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, and test procedures.
• Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures.
• Record, prepare, organize, and deliver test data, run logs, and other documentation for inclusion in final test reports.
• Maintain environmental test lab equipment and perform 5S resource activities.
• Oversee testing at outside test facilities as required.
• Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, and reduce lead time/labor hours through environmental test improvements.
• Work 100% onsite at one of the listed locations.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements and requires a “US Person” (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Additionally, a U.S. Secret Clearance (interim and/or final) is required after the start date.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in production or test environments.
• 4+ years operating specialized equipment such as electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, or thermal cycling chambers.

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in aerospace.
• Experience with thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, shock, TVAC, and/or acoustic testing.
• Experience working in clean rooms with ESD‑sensitive components.
• Experience setting up and operating machining tools (CNC mills, CNC routers, drill presses, grinders, chop saws, power and hand tools).
• Ability to obtain clearance and to travel as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in company policies.

1st Shift.

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees can enroll in various benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Specific programs vary by eligibility, location, and collective bargaining agreements.

Grade 24: $29.42/hr – $47.09/hr.

Not applicable.

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award.

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 any other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the law.