Spacecraft Electrical Systems Engineer - Early Career

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
El Segundo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2022 CLOSED ON 9/10/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spacecraft Electrical Systems Engineer - Early Career position at Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company?

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 a Spacecraft Electrical Systems Engineer, your designs will power Millennium satellites -- literally. We are looking for talented electrical engineers to design and implement satellite electronics. From ideas and sketches on white boards to implementation in PCBs, you will work closely with other spacecraft engineers to architect and develop power subsystem designs from end-to-end.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic circuits, components, power and control systems, and wiring and cable harnesses
  • Evaluate circuit card and electronic unit design, troubleshoot performance anomalies, and diagnose test failures. Develop mitigation plans and identify impacts to subsystems and spacecraft performance
  • Provide analysis support for electrical power generation, storage, regulation, distribution systems, along with environmental, acoustic, shock, mass properties, deployment, reliability, and mission assurance, to verify the satellite design will satisfy the system requirements
  • Execute a variety of moderately complex engineering assignments and provide detailed instructions in the design and/or project management of new and current projects, products, programs, components, tools and acceptance equipment
  • Perform requirements flow-down and traceability and evaluating the verification test results to satisfy requirements 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar major
  • Experience in electrical design
  • Methodical design, testing, and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Advanced knowledge of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in circuit design, simulation, and schematic capture; and/or PCB layout, fabrication and assembly
  • Experience with basic assembly/rework stations (soldering iron, mechanical assembly)
  • Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks concurrently 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Altium Designer, Matlab, and SPICE
  • Experience with satellite programs and a variety of satellite busses
  • Ability to create/revise technical documents
  • Experience with early life-cycle satellite engineering activities, spacecraft integration and test, and launch operations

Benefits and Perks:
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan. Relocation assistance to Southern California can be provided.

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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