Mission Architect; Remote Sensing - Millennium Space Systems

Mission Architect – Millennium Space Systems

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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 on global security, such as missile warning and Earth observation. We are curious, bold, innovative, and we influence change by challenging the status quo. When we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

You will be an OPIR Subject Matter Expert (SME), overseeing mission architecture and spacecraft/constellation design across one or more programs. You will oversee all aspects of designing, developing, and fielding Remote Sensing (RS) space segments, including integration with ground and user segments. You will design and develop modeling and simulation tools and methods to validate mission scenarios and assess end‑to‑end system performance against Key Performance Parameters (KPPs).

You will be responsible for assessing sensor design, development, and performance, conducting solution trades, and decomposing requirements for payload and algorithm vendors. You will be integral to writing proposals, requirements definition, system design, integration & test, and on‑orbit operations.

• Define architecture and system requirements for OPIR missions
• Lead modeling and simulation efforts to assess system performance
• Develop CONOPS at the spacecraft, constellation, and mission level
• Architect and implement Mission Data Processing (MDP) algorithms (onboard and ground‑based)
• Oversee mission level budgets and KPPs (e.g., LOS knowledge, jitter/smear, optical transmission, latency)
• Ensure space system (including Electro‑Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) payloads and bus components) meet mission level requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences or computer science with 14+ years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 12+ years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in the design, development, delivery, and operation of space‑based remote sensing missions
• Experience in earth‑observing EO/IR missions
• Expertise in development of mission modeling and simulation tools to assess sensing mission performance
• Experience in the design and performance of EO/IR sensors
• An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

• 20+ years of experience in the design, development, delivery, and operation of space‑based OPIR missions
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary technical teams
• Experience with missile warning, tracking, and defense missions across domains (air, ground, space, user, etc.)
• Experience with modeling and simulation of constellation performance
• Possess active TS/SCI clearance

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

At Millennium Space Systems, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain top talent. The package includes competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time off programs. Pay is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

• Level 5: $164,050 – $241,250
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