Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Experienced
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Quality Engineering
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 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 s position’s internal job code is Mech Sys Design & Anlys Engr. Our team is currently hiring for the Levels 5-6.
- 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:This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R.
- 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
- 12+ 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
- 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
- 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
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience with any of the following: 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
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.
Shift:- This role will be on 1st
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 5: $146,200 - $215,000
- Level 6: $178,500 - $262,500
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