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 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 Lead Spacecraft RF Payload Engineer, you will design and develop state of the art, space-based RF payloads for our customers. This includes communications systems to link our satellites to each other and to ground stations as well as perform critical missions on-orbit. You will need to work in a team-based environment to work on the unique challenges of developing flexible RF subsystems for small spacecraft on demanding timelines.

This position’s internal job code is Electro Engr/Scientist. Our team is currently hiring for levels 2 and 3. 

Job Responsibilities

• Leading space vehicle mission trade studies related to communications links and other RF payloads.
• Identify & define RF payload system requirements including both analog and digital RF processing subsystem specifications.
• Identify appropriate RF technologies to meet requirements.
• Collaborating with teammates across multiple disciplines to design, build, test and deliver spacecraft communication products for multiple programs.
• Develop Millennium's own RF technologies from concept to flight readiness.
• Create RF payload subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification documents.
• Leading RF payload subsystem manufacturing, integration and verification.
• Operate RF payload systems on orbit.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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. (More information on this process can be found by following the Mandatory Security Clearance and Access Process Disqualifying Criteria link which is listed in the job posting).
• 3-5 years of experience with space or aviation RF & Communications system design, analysis, subsystem component selection, and system evaluation
• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with space or aviation RF & Communications system design, analysis, subsystem component selection, and system evaluation.
• Experience calculating link budgets including atmospheric & environmental effects.
• Experience defining antenna requirements and developing antenna systems. For example, pattern, gain, usage, pointing allocations, gimbal design, and/or power amplifier selection.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for software defined radios.
• Experience with legacy and emerging digital communication modulation and coding.
• Experience designing, implementing, and testing antennas.
• Experience designing, implementing, and testing radios from piece parts level.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including system engineers, thermal and mechanical designers, and analysts, as well as environmental testing engineers.
• Ability to understand and efficiently work and switch between a variety of projects simultaneously to support varying business needs.
• Master's Degree or higher.
• Strong bias for getting things done with collaboration but minimal regimentation in a new emerging aerospace environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Current SSBI.

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.

Summary Pay-Range

• Level 2: $85,850 - $126,250
• Level 3: $104,550 - $153,750 

Benefits and Perks

Millennium Space Systems 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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