Mid-Career Systems Engineer – Mission Assurance

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline such as Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of post‑graduate experience in space system design, assembly, testing, or operation
• Relevant experience in mission design and operation, particularly in areas like electronics, propulsion, software architecture, or RF systems
• Proven ability to make engineering decisions that ensure project success, particularly in failure and anomaly resolution
• Familiar with standard engineering practices and industry specifications
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, especially in reaching consensus among diverse technical viewpoints
• Excellent skills in time management and prioritization
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Capability to work with various engineering tools, applications, and principles, including computerized control systems and testing devices
• Eligibility for obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance, necessitating U.S. Citizenship

• Oversee mission assurance initiatives, encompassing risk management, discrepancy resolution, and design assessment for multiple programs as the Program Mission Assurance Engineer
• Offer specialized knowledge in topics related to satellite, ground, or network systems
• Assess mission designs and collaborate with other engineers to ensure mission design, testing, and operational activities are aligned
• Analyze qualification and acceptance testing plans for verification of requirements and their appropriateness for mission environments
• Utilize existing tools or innovate new ones to solve technical challenges through analysis, design, or simulation that can be verified through testing
• Collaborate with integration, testing, and mission operation teams to formulate, generate, and execute anomaly training
• Engage in mission operations and assist in resolving anomalies
• Communicate findings with program and company leadership to facilitate timely development and implementation of solutions to challenges

At Millennium Space Systems, part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, we are dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and collaboration. Our culture values inclusivity, respect, and professional development, providing our team members with the opportunity for growth. We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer – Mission Assurance at our El Segundo, CA location. This role is crucial in supporting our Mission Assurance team, engaging in all phases from proposal to disposal of programs, ensuring mission success through proactive systems engineering.