Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - ATLO - Millennium Space Systems

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

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 to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

As a Manufacturing Engineer – ATLO (Assembly Test & Launch Operations) you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures to build, test and launch satellites, related subsystems, and components.

This position's internal job code is Manufacturing Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 4.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with leadership teams to drive high level improvements to increase production capacity and throughput, reduce space vehicle build hours and quality issues, and remove waste from complex processes

• Leverage advanced industrial engineering knowledge and a strong understanding of Lean principles to drive high level process improvements and by create automations to increase team performance as well as inter-team workflows

• Review and anticipate necessary physical production floor layout, ground support equipment, and flight hardware build flows to improve build efficiency and quality

• Review assembly level engineering drawings and schematics to anticipate build challenges and implement changes for manufacturability and production scalability

• Utilize statistical and analytical tools to monitor performance metrics of teams, product execution plans, and Non-conformances to target common issues with a design and manufacturing approach

• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and maintain work instructions, bills of materials, standard operating procedures, etc. in support of manufacturing and supply chain execution using MES and ERP/MRP tools

• Lead and executes tasks as needed to transition final integration builds from low-rate initial production to high rate production

• Document, analyze, and provide resolution for non-conformances and implement corrective actions

• Interface with technicians, quality inspectors, and engineers in a cleanroom

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (ABET accreditation required)

• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical manufacturing engineering or assembly, integration, and test engineering in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries. (Structures, Propulsion, Integration or GSE)

• Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting mechanical engineering drawings, technical manuals and policies and recommend changes to procedures.

• Experience with the build, assembly, or testing of complex systems

• Must have technical problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis complete with sound engineering based corrective actions.

• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and concepts

• 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. Security Clearance Post-Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with integration of complex assemblies, including test experience

• Strong project management skills or demonstrated leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, or industry standards

• Strong foundation in electromechanical or mechatronic concepts

• Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.) and root cause driven engineering changes

• Aerospace and/or DOD Experience

• Background in Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

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 is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: Level 4: $117,300 - $172,500

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security 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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.