Millennium Space Systems

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 committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Summary

As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager for ATLO (Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations), you will lead a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers responsible for enabling the seamless build, integration, and test of satellites and satellite subsystems. Your team will be accountable for delivering fully integrated, test-validated spacecraft hardware—ranging from avionics and structures to propulsion and mechanisms—ready for launch, with a focus on safety, speed, and reliability.

In this role, you will serve as both a technical leader and a team advocate, working across engineering, supply chain, test, and production to ensure execution excellence on the factory floor and in the test bay. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of satellite system integration, a passion for delivering flight hardware, and the leadership capability to drive team performance, technical rigor, and production maturity.

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of leadership for ATLO-focused Manufacturing Engineers
• Own technical execution of integration and test manufacturing processes across avionics, structures, propulsion, and mechanisms
• Act as the bridge between design engineering, integration/test, supply chain, and production to resolve hardware, build, and process issues
• Drive continuous improvement across integration workflows, floor processes, tooling, and part kitting to reduce lead time and touch labor
• Champion design for integration, ensuring flight hardware is delivered in a launch-ready state
• Support build readiness reviews, test readiness reviews, and real-time issue resolution on the floor and in test bays
• Establish, track, and improve manufacturing KPIs across safety, quality, schedule, and cost
• Mentor and grow engineers to expand departmental capability in support of future build and launch campaigns
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for training requirements and capability expansion

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years in manufacturing of spacecraft and/or subassemblies
• 3+ years in engineering
• 1+ years of experience leading a team of engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers
• Experience creating and delivering presentations to management
• Demonstrated ability to aggregate, visualize, and analyze data to make informed decisions (i.e. SQL, Excel, PowerBI, etc.)
• Competent with CAD software (Solidworks/Altium preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace industry
• 5+ years in manufacturing of spacecraft and/or subassemblies
• 5+ years in engineering
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of engineers
• Familiarity with assembly, test, and launch operations of spacecraft
• Demonstrated ability to scale manufacturing rate capability

Summary Pay-Range

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.

• Level K: $138,550 - $203,750

Benefits and Perks

Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

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 encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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