Aerospace Vehicle Technician Senior 1st Shift

Company

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 directly impact global security, such as 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 by challenging the status quo, and when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

• Work from preliminary design drawings, sketches, blueprints, schematics, and both verbal and written instructions to determine the most appropriate methods for integrating designs and meeting production and laboratory requirements.
• Perform assembly and integration tasks to precise tolerances, using expertise to select the most effective methods for meeting engineering specifications.
• Operate specialized equipment during spacecraft assembly, such as hydraulic test consoles, cooling system test consoles, alignment fixtures, and installation fixtures.
• Determine the sequence of operations and install components in space vehicles before testing, including performing complete system leak and pressure checks, as well as alignment checks of control surfaces.
• Handle fragile multi‑layer insulation (MLI) films and materials with care during installation onto test and flight articles.
• Support the installation of MLI and SLI (Solid‑Layer Insulation) on spacecraft, ensuring all procedures meet required specifications.
• Assist engineers and research staff in identifying improved procedures and perform assigned duties at specific test stations. Record and analyze test data, generating reports, charts, and graphs.
• Acquire necessary certifications and perform incidental related duties and rework as needed, all with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of applicable materials and process specifications.
• Provide instruction, guidance, and support to colleagues in the same or other related classifications.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of mechanical principles to perform all tasks.
• Support range operations, including tests, integration, and hardware moves.
• Operate computer‑controlled equipment, including heated tools, ovens, positioners, alignment systems, lift equipment, cranes, and hand and power tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical assembly for high‑reliability products.
• Proven experience in building and terminating wiring harnesses to a high standard for racks and boxes.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools, including scalpels, scissors, hollow punches, etc.
• Skilled in interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, and harness wiring diagrams, as well as internal and external specifications.
• Proficient in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and digital multimeters (DMM).
• Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and assembly.
• Proficient in using various hand and power tools.
• Experience with mixing epoxy materials.

• Minimum 5+ years of integration experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with MLI/thermal blankets.
• Certification to J‑STD‑001 space, NASA.STD.
  8739.4.
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working in a clean room environment.
• Ability to generate discrepancy reports as they occur in areas of influence.
• Open to travel.
• Active Security Clearance.

Location:

One of the listed options. The position is expected to be 100% onsite and requires working first shift. The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance and must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

• 120.15 is required.

Grade 24: $29.42 – $47.09 per hour. The position is governed by the Cabinet Makers, Millmen and Industrial Carpenters Union (CMM&IC Local 721) and is hourly. Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

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