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Astrodynamics Engineering Manager

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
El Segundo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/31/2025
Company Overview

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. 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.

Job Summary

As the Astrodynamics Engineering Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for technical, budget, and resource allocation to meet team member needs, customer requirements, program needs, and company goals. You will set the engineering standard for the team, define roles and responsibilities, establish processes/workflow, and facilitate mentorship and training by Astrodynamics Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). You will ensure that programs are adequately staffed and program objectives are met on time and on budget. You will be involved in forecasting future staffing needs based on the new business pipeline, and you will work side-by-side with Millennium Recruiting to build the team at all experience levels. You will coordinate Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and process/tool improvement initiatives with subject matter experts. Successful engineering team leads possess technical knowledge in the group's discipline as well as the leadership and communication skills needed to interact with engineers and the broader Millennium organization (Programs, Manufacturing, Mission Operations, HR, Recruiting, etc.).

This position's internal job code is Systems Engineering Manager. Our team is currently hiring for a Level K.

Responsibilities

  • Manage team of ~10 engineers, including mentorship task assignments, facilitation of communication, and regular feedback
  • Perform technical review in the area of Astrodynamics with support from SMEs
  • Drive execution on programs for the Astrodynamics subsystem
  • Develop and improve of engineering process
  • Define the team's organizational, scope, and workflow to promote efficiency
  • Grow the team through hiring and internal development

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or science
  • 3 years experience in satellite design and/or operation
  • 1-2 years experience as a technical leader managing complex projects or teams of engineers
  • Experience with orbital mechanics and design, maneuver planning/execution/evaluation, delta-V budgeting,
  • Experience with orbit design and simulation software tools (e.g. GMAT, STK, COTS mission planning tools, etc.)
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI 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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years experience in satellite design and/or operation
  • Functional management experience
  • Experience with on-orbit satellite operations
  • Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations or formation flight
  • Experience defining satellite & constellation CONOPS
  • Possess TS/SCI clearance

Summary Pay-Range

  • Level K: $147,050 - $216,250

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Before Applying, Please Note

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 are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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