Manufacturing Engineer - Structures & Propulsion - 1st Shift

About the Position

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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 a direct impact on global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

As a Manufacturing Engineer - Structures and Propulsion, you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures to build, test, and launch satellites, related subsystems, and components.

Responsibilities

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements: researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Reviews designs for manufacturability and production scalability
• Collaborates with stakeholders to create and maintain work instructions, bills of materials, standard operating procedures, etc. in support of manufacturing and supply chain execution
• Coordinates and implements new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies, and concepts
• Leads advanced design solutions and supports research of new product or business opportunities
• Leads and executes tasks as needed to transition hardware build from low-rate initial production to higher rate production

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or related
  • 3+ years’ experience in mechanical manufacturing engineering in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries (Structures, Propulsion, Integration, or GSE)
  • Experience reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings
  • 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. A U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required

• Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with any of the following: composites, bonded joints, dampers, additive manufacturing, shock, or mechanisms
  • Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.)
  • Good understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
  • Experience with analyzing technical manuals and policies and recommending changes to procedures
  • 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

We Offer

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• 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
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

Summary pay range:

• Level 3: $111,350 - $163,750
• Level 4: $135,100 - $198,750

About the Company

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.

Application Details

• Job ID: JR2026516617
• Post Date: July 28, 2026
• Applications accepted until: August 24, 2026
• Location: El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California
• Role Type: Onsite
• Category: Engineering

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.

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.