Launch System Integration Engineer (Mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems

Launch System Integration Engineer (Mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems

Company:

Millennium Space Systems

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.

Millennium-Space Systems is looking for a Launch System Integration Engineer (mid-career) that can lead and direct the integration of MSS spacecraft to select launch or host vehicles, manage processing at the launch base, and conduct launch and ascent operations.  Primary relationship manger and owner of the interface between MSS and the other launch campaign stakeholders including the Launch Vehicle Contractor (LVC) or Host Vehicle Contractor, the Launch Range (Range), launch base processing facilities, day of launch tracking and data and communications services, and other participants.  

Position Responsibilities 

• Ownership of all activities related to the launch vehicle/host vehicle integration and launch of our spacecraft 

• Develop and manage integrated schedules and plans 

• Own and manage interface control documentation including requirements development and specifications, and verification 

• Develop launch base safety and operations plans and secure approval from the launch range authority. 

• Develop payload processing facility requirements 

• Assure transportation for the SV and associated GSE 

• Ensure the success of integration activities at the launch base, or host facility 

• Lead the planning and execution of day of launch activities with all participating contractors and agencies 

• Lead multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts across a wide range of technical and programmatic disciplines  

• Support launch vehicle selection and compatibility trades when applicable 

• Provide company leadership to launch and launch integration related activities 

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret security clearance is required post start.

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering 

• 5+ years of experience performing mission design, orbital, dynamic, or structural analyses  

• 5+ years of program level experience interfacing with program customers and external contractors 

• Experience in spacecraft launch operations, flight operations, integration and test, or ground processing operations 

• This position requires the ability to travel to various launch sites and MSS facilities.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of hosted payload integration/operations 

• 5+ years of experience working with space launch community stakeholders including launch base range safety, launch vehicle contractors, host vehicle contractors, launch base processing facilities and US Government space launch organizations.  

• Active U.S. Top Secret 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 o