Mission Analysis Engineer (Senior) - Millennium Space Systems

Company 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 directly impact global security, such as missile warning and Earth observation. Position Overview As a Mission Analysis Engineer on the Mission Analysis Engineering Team, you will serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for all modeling, simulation, and analysis for a program, study, or proposal. You will develop methods to simulate mission scenarios, assess end‑to‑end constellation capabilities, design and implement image processing, inertial tracking, state estimation, and optimal control algorithms for sensor systems, and provide tools and modeling platforms for validating system performance during on‑orbit mission operations. Position Responsibilities Build and maintain simulations for large satellite constellations to assess effectiveness against mission requirements Own the Electro‑Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) image processing algorithm 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 EO/IR sensing and tracking systems Develop Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) / Design Reference Mission (DRM) — modeling and simulation Collaborate with software and firmware teams to develop platforms for simulation deployment (e.g., software/hardware‑in‑the‑loop) Security Clearance & Export Control Requirements Requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required). A final Top Secret clearance is required after start. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 9 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience 9+ years experience in aerospace systems design, analysis, and/or operation Experience in modeling and simulation of complex satellite systems using common tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C++ Experience with EO/IR optical systems and image processing algorithms Experience in orbital mechanics and kinematic state estimation Preferred Qualifications 14+ years’ experience in satellite design and/or operation Experience with government furnished image models such as ASSET, PRA Toolkit, or AFSIM Proficiency with hardware development languages such as VHDL, Verilog, Vitis Model Composer Experience with satellite space‑to‑space communication networks Technical leadership experience, including requirements V&V, delegation and management of technical tasks, REA experience, and cost account management (CAM) experience Possess active TS/SCI clearance (if available) Conflict of Interest Successful candidates 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. Post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to drug testing when criteria are met per policy. Total Rewards Competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a range of benefits including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Pay Range Level 4: $150,750 - $225,000 Level 5: $180,500 - $269,000 Equal Opportunity Employment Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co