Sr. ATLO (assembly, test, launch & operations) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Sr. ATLO (assembly, test, launch & operations) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Company:

The Boeing Company

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us. 

We are seeking highly motivated applicants to join our world-class team and help create the future of affordable, reliable space systems. We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated practical problem-solving and technical experience in their previous roles. Your work will be vital in transitioning a design to a real-life, mission-capable constellation of fully assembled satellites.

The Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) Team plans and executes all space vehicle-level integration and test activities at Millennium. ATLO creates the detailed flow of activities throughout the buildup of the space vehicle, writes and executes all test and assembly procedures used in these activities, conducts system-level through environmental testing, and performs integration to launch vehicle.

The Senior ATLO Engineer will collaborate with many teams such as Programs, Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Security to shape the direction of satellite production and help the company meet delivery targets, while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence in the assembly and test of satellites.

The Senior ATLO Engineer is invited to improve the efficiency of current processes and play a critical role in developing satellites for manufacturability and large-scale constellations. A Senior ATLO Engineer will report functionally to an ATLO Team Lead and serve under or as an ATLO program lead.

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative and a proactive problem-solver with experience in spacecraft integration, hardware-software integration, test systems, or production automation.

This position requires employees to work various shifts on a rotating basis. The shift times are subject to change and additional shifts may be added in accordance with company needs, but employees will only work one shift per day.

Each standard shift is 9.5 hours in length, 0.5 hours of which is designated for a lunch break. Shifts contain 9 hours of work to follow the Millennium 9/80 calendar, meaning every other Friday is a non-working day. The standard shift times are listed below.

• First Shift: 0600 – 1530

• Second Shift: 1430 – 0000

This position's internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 3 and 4.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of a satellite program from assembly through launch

• Review initial engineering drawings and schematics to anticipate build challenges, and reach back into the company’s early-design processes or proposal activities to create manufacturability improvements downstream

• Interface with technicians, quality inspectors, and engineers in a cleanroom as needed to guide the troubleshooting of non-conformances and corrective actions, and provide go/no-go judgment and rationale

• Integrate, test, and troubleshoot development platforms for flight vehicles to generate high-quality procedures and understand the functions of the system

• Act as a signature authority on test and assembly procedures, process plans, and new program initiatives

• Lead environmental testing of satellites (EMI/C, Dynamics, TVAC) and launch integration campaigns, including select responsibilities for overarching plans, maintaining schedule, and staffing

• Drive improvements to increase production throughput, reduce space vehicle build hours and quality issues, and remove waste from complex processes.

• Utilize statistical and analytical tools to monitor performance metrics of teams and product execution plans

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering or related field

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, test engineering, materials and process engineering, or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industr