Early Career Environmental Test Engineer - 2nd Shift - 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 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 Sr. Environmental Test Engineer, you will develop manufacturing processes to build, test, and launch satellites while dually implementing test procedures for dynamic and thermal environmental testing of components, subsystems, and satellite products. You will be responsible for leveraging design for testability and continuous improvement to deliver space‑grade avionics, structures, and propulsion hardware at high rate and low cost, without ever compromising personnel safety or product reliability. A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, technical capability, and a strong motivation to scale and support manufacturing test. This position's internal job code is Test & Evaluation Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a levels 1‑2. This role will support 2nd shift. Position Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of support for environmental test equipment and processes, and maintain responsibility over test execution for spacecraft hardware Create spacecraft hardware test procedures, ensure test readiness, and unblock issues that arise during test campaigns (qualification and acceptance) Develop standard operating procedures for environmental test technicians Establish and increase the efficiency of manufacturing test processes to maximize output, limit burden, and enable products to rapidly transition from engineering development to high rate production Identify improvement opportunities and execute initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test Identify, implement, and qualify environmental test equipment and processes in support of high reliability and throughput production Troubleshoot and identify root cause of issues in environmental test processes (i.e. due to spacecraft hardware defects, test equipment anomalies, software problems, etc.), then implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence Enable production autonomy by challenging requirements, simplifying work processes, and implementing automation Serve as the technical subject matter expert for environmental test processes and equipment Develop test equipment automation to improve efficiency of environmental test processes, limit the likelihood of error, and maximize throughput Basic Qualifications Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non‑US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Experience working with thermal chambers, TVAC chambers, and/or vibration shakers Experience in authoring test procedures and implementing process improvements. 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 2+ years of experience in environmental testing, with a focus on vibration, thermal ambient, and thermal vacuum testing Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills Managing UUT non‑conformances Familiarity with SMC‑S‑016, GSFC‑STD‑7000A, or similar environmental testing standards Experience in a high‑throughput manufacturing environment Experience with PXI and other test instrumentation (i.e. thermocouples, accelerometers, DAQs etc.) Experience successfully qualifying new products for space applications Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.) Summary Pay Range Level 1: $76,500 - $112, 500 Level 2: $90,950 - $133,750 Shift Shift 2 (United States of America) 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. Language Requirements Not Applicable Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement 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. Safety Sensitive This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award. EEO Statement 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. EEO is the law. Boeing EEO Policy. Request an Accommodation. Applicant Privacy. Boeing Participates in E-Verify (English) (Spanish). Right to Work Statement (English) (Spanish). #J-18808-Ljbffr Millennium Space Systems