Mission Analysis Engineer (Senior)

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing, where we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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, such as missile warning and Earth observation.

We are currently seeking a Senior Mission Analysis Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, California.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain simulations for large satellite constellations to assess effectiveness against mission requirements
• Own the Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) image processing algorithms chain, from photon to Warfighter
• Create models for space vehicle payloads to use in system trades and performance predictions
• Develop novel algorithms, models, and data processing schemes for MW/MT, RPO, and SDA systems
• Architect the Concepts of Operation (CONOPS)/Design Reference Mission (DRM) and their associated simulations
• Collaborate with software and firmware teams to develop platforms for simulation deployment (e.g., software/hardware-in-the-loop)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 7 or more years' experience in modeling and simulation of complex aerospace systems using common tools such as Matlab/Simulink, Python, or C++
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 6: Bachelor's degree and 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 9 or more years’ experience in satellite design and/or operation
• Experience with EO/IR optical systems analysis and image processing algorithms
• Experience with government furnished image models like ASSET, PRA Toolkit, or AFSIM
• Experience with orbital mechanics and kinematic state estimation
• Experience with satellite space-to-space communication networks
• Experience with RPO or NMC orbits and associated maneuver planning
• Technical leadership experience, including requirements V&V, delegation and management of technical tasks, responsible engineering authority (REA) experience, and cost account management (CAM) experience.
• Possess active TS/SCI clearance

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

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.

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 5: $180,500 - $269,000
• Level 6: $217,500 - $324,000

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 Sept. 11, 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

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.