Structural Analysis Engineer (Mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems

Job Description
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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 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.
Job Summary:
As a Spacecraft Structures Engineer, you will be responsible for working on the structural analysis of space vehicles and their associated mechanical equipment. The parts and systems you may work on will range from spacecraft primary and secondary structure, to ground support equipment, to pointing mechanisms and deployable structures. Your analysis will ensure that our space vehicles survive their complete development and operational lifecycles, including prototyping, test, transport, launch, and long-term operations.
This position's internal job code is Structural Analysis Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 3-4.
Position Responsibilities:

• Perform structural analysis on high-performing satellite systems, including modal, static, loads generation, acceleration predictions, and stress analysis
• Develop high fidelity structural models to predict both system responses and local environments within the system structure
• Support space vehicle design, configuration, layout, and mass properties analysis
• Identify materials, processes, and facilities support necessary to deliver a qualified spacecraft structure
• Work to subsystem schedule and deliverables
• Manage structural qualification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design, test conduct, data reduction, analysis, and reporting
• Develop and document required design and analysis processes
• Review part and assembly drawings
• Provide and accept feedback to and from your technical peers
• Other duties as assigned

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A Final Post-Start Top Secret & Special Program Access is required.
Basic Requirements: (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 5 or more years of industry experience in finite elements modeling in FEMAP/NASTRAN, or other FEA software packages (e.g. Abaqus, Ansys, Optistruct, etc.)
• 3 or more years' experience with environmental testing, including the analysis and execution of modal characterization, acoustic vibration, random vibration, sine burst, and shock testing.
• 3 or more years' experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD modeling software
• 1-2 years of hands-on fabrication experience (personal hobby projects, classwork, or extracurricular design clubs included)
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A Final Post-Start Top Secret & Special Program Access is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1-3 years of experience with mechanical design and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with mechanical design of spacecraft, e.g. materials, environments, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with the analysis of mechanisms
• Familiarity with composite structures, couples loads analysis, and/or fracture analysis
• Experience optimizing designs to meet design requirements and safety margins for static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue loads
• Experience in force notching and sensor selection (accelerometers, load cells, etc.)
• Clear communication and organizational skills
• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

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 3: $92,000 - $164,000
• Level 4: $112,000 - $199,000

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.
Category = Engineering
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 27, 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
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.