Functional Manager - Spacecraft Integration & Test

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing's Millennium Space Systems. We are seeking a highly motivated Functional Manager for Spacecraft Integration & Test to join our world-class team and help create the future of affordable, reliable space systems. Your work will be vital in transitioning a design to a real-life, mission-capable constellation of fully assembled satellites.

Responsibilities

People Management

• Conduct quarterly/annual performance reviews; set measurable objectives tied to company Big Rocks
• Design individualized career growth plans, mentorship programs, and succession pathways
• Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement; recognize and celebrate achievements
• Manage staffing levels, workload balancing, and resource allocation across ATLO projects

Initiatives

Hiring and Recruiting

• Lead the end-to-end recruiting cycle: resume triage, phone screens, panel interviews, and offer negotiations
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure timely posting, candidate pipeline health, and compliance with hiring policies
• Develop interview scorecards and competency rubrics aligned with ATLO technical and cultural requirements
• Track recruiting metrics (time to fill, quality of hire) and report to senior leadership

Ramp-to-Rate Manufacturing

• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase ATLO throughput toward the target of 5 vehicles/month by 2026 (and 10/month by 2029)
• Map current ATLO workflows, identify bottlenecks, and propose innovative practices (e.g., value stream mapping, lot testing)
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to align tooling, fixtures, and test equipment capacity
• Establish key performance indicators (first-pass yield, cycle time, rework rate) and drive data-based decision making

Training & Onboarding

• Build a comprehensive onboarding curriculum for new ATLO engineers, covering safety, ATLO processes, satellite subsystems, and test procedures
• Implement hands-on labs, mentorship pairings, and competency assessments to accelerate ramp up to full contributor status (target ≤ 4 weeks)
• Maintain a living knowledge base (e.g., SOPs, lessons learned) and schedule periodic refresher training
• Measure training effectiveness via skill gap analyses and post-training performance metrics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering or related field
• At least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership"
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, test engineering, materials and process engineering, or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries
• Experience with spacecraft systems integration and testing
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Nice to Have

• 7+ years’ experience in space systems
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts in a production environment
• Experience with common hardware-integration tools such as NI LabVIEW, DAQ hardware, electrical power supplies, signal analyzers, and multimeters
• Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau)
• Proficiency in tracking tools such as MRP/ERP, Jira, MS Project, manufacturing execution systems, Teamcenter/PLM, and configuration management
• Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to engineering, team members, customers, and management
• Experience working with a union represented workforce
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

We Offer

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Generous company match to your 401(k)
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position
• This position is for 1st shift

About the Company

At Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), we are a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have a direct impact on 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.

Application Details

• Job ID: JR2026516766
• Category: Engineering - Systems
• Role Type: Onsite
• Post Date: Sep. 18, 2026
• Applications accepted until: Sept. 30, 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

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/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.