
Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Early Career) - Millennium Space Systems
Job Description
Company:
Millennium Space SystemsMillennium 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 Early-Career Spacecraft Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the technical execution for programs and developing spacecraft systems serving a range of missions and customers. This includes creating, monitoring, and guiding requirements definition, spacecraft design, procurement and fabrication, integration and test, and verification and validation of the overall space vehicle system. You will interact with subsystem and unit engineers, manufacturing and test personnel, and program management. You will apply a Model-Based Systems Engineering approach to manage the technical elements of the space vehicle system. Our spacecraft systems engineers create spacecraft -- not just paperwork!
This position's internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for Levels 1-2.
Position Responsibilities:
Support all aspects of spacecraft systems engineering including performing preliminary concept development, trade studies, CONOPS definition, requirements decomposition and allocation, interface requirements definition, requirements verification and validation, support to integration and test operations, anomaly resolution, risk management, and schedule execution
Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced solution for space systems
Understands spacecraft subsystems functions and interfaces. Develops integrated spacecraft system designs and solutions
Coordinates and communicates with subsystem engineering teams to ensure system execution
Participates in software integration and test activities to ensure mission functionality prior to deployment into operations
Performs tasks to analyze technical data, verify and sustain specific systems configurations in accordance with defined constraints and operational requirements
Performs various analyses to optimize the spacecraft system and/or system architecture
Resolves cross-functional technical issues
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or other relevant engineering or science discipline
1+ years of experience with aerospace systems engineering principles and techniques
Demonstrated familiarity with requirements analysis and flow-down
Demonstrated familiarity with design verification and validation processes
Demonstrated familiarity with satellite level integration and test processes
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Master's Degree in Aerospace or other relevant engineering or science discipline
Greater than 2 years professional experience in space systems engineering
Demonstrated experience with MBSE softwares and principles (Cameo, SysML, UML, etc.)
Demonstrated familiarity with configuration management
Demonstrated familiarity with power, mass, and other system budgets
Demonstrated leadership and communications skills
Direct experience with one or more rapid spacecraft development programs and missions
Demonstrated familiarity with satellite in-orbit operations
An Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance
Conflict of Interest:
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.
Total Rewards:
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 1: $66,000 - $117,000
Level 2: $82,000 - $145,000
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. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
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.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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Job Details
- Category
- Aerospace Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- El SegundoEl Segundo, CA
- Posted
- Mar 19, 2026, 08:00 PM
- Listed
- Mar 20, 2026, 05:49 PM
- Compensation
- $66,000 - $117,000 per year
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