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Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Entry-Level) - Millennium Space
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What they do
A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$119,345 / year median in California
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements El Segundo, CA Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $69,700 - $102,500 Job Description Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 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 a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for mechanical design and configuration of satellite structures. The parts and systems you may work on will range from spacecraft primary and secondary structure, to ground support equipment interfaces and integration accommodations, to pointing mechanisms and deployable structures. Your designs will ensure that our space vehicles survive their complete development and operational lifecycles, including prototyping, test, transport, launch, and long-term operations. This position's internal job code is Mech Sys Design & Anlys Engr . Our team is currently hiring for levels 1-2. Responsibilities Perform structural design and configuration tasks necessary to deliver high performance satellite systems Perform first order layout and mass properties analyses Support procurement of materials and components Identify processes, tests, and manufacturing tools necessary to deliver a qualified spacecraft structure and components Work to subsystem schedule and deliverables Develop first-order structural models in support of mechanical design performance predictions Support structural qualification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design, test conduct, and interface equipment for unit under test Document, analyze, and troubleshoot unexpected discrepancies in mechanical designs Produce part and assembly drawings to facilitate Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations Other duties as assigned 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. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field 1-5 years of experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD package 1-2 years of hands-on fabrication experience (personal hobby projects, classwork, or extracurricular design clubs included) Familiarity with mechanical design of spacecraft, e.g. materials, environments, and manufacturing processes Preferred Qualifications 1-3 years of experience with mechanical design Ability to design, develop, implement, and test structural systems and/or mechanism designs Demonstrate clear communication and organizational skills
Active TS/SCI Clearance Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment processDrug 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 shiftTotal 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: $69,700 - $102,500 Level 2: $81,600 - $120,000 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 Category = Engineering Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 09, 2026Export Control Requirements:
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.Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required Relocation Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 1st shiftEqual Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.group id:
10117050 Apply nowBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance