Launch System Integration Engineer; Mid-career
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
Overview
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. Millennium Space Systems is a close-knit team focused on exciting technological problems, with an open environment for ideas across disciplines and opportunities for advancement based on excellence. We innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place, contributing to work that matters with a welcoming, respectful, and innovative environment and strong opportunities for professional growth.
Job Description
Millennium-Space Systems is looking for a Launch System Integration Engineer (mid-career) who 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 manager and owner of the interface between MSS and 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.
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
- 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
- Ability to travel to various launch sites and MSS facilities
- 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
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.
Before applying
, please note:
Millennium is a 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. 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 qualified.
Drug Free Workplace
Millennium 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.
Pay & Benefits
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.
Summary Pay-Range
Salary information is a general guideline. Salaries are based on candidate experience, qualifications, and market considerations.
- Level 3: $99,000 - $177,000
- Level 4: $121,000 - $215,000
Language Requirements
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Not Applicable
Education
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Not Applicable
Relocation
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Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required, including U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive
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This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance
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This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance post-start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
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Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
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This position is not contingent upon program award.
Shift
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Shift 1 (United States of America).
EEO and Compliance
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Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO policy and…
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