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Manufacturing Engineer - ATLO (Assembly, Test, Launch & Operations)

Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems

Operations
El Segundo, CA, USA
USD 80,750-141,250 / year
Posted on Dec 2, 2025

Company Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Summary
As a Manufacturing Engineer – ATLO (Assembly Test & Launch Operations) you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures to build, test and launch satellites, related subsystems, and components.

This position's internal job code is Manufacturing Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 2 & 3.

Responsibilities

  • Work with other teams to mechanically integrate satellite components into complex assemblies in a continuously evolving production environment
  • Interface with technicians, quality inspectors, and engineers in a cleanroom
  • Review assembly level engineering drawings and schematics to anticipate build challenges and implement changes for manufacturability and production scalability
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to create and maintain work instructions, bills of materials, standard operating procedures, etc. in support of manufacturing and supply chain execution using MES and ERP/MRP tools
  • Coordinate and implement new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts
  • Lead and executes tasks as needed to transition final integration builds from low-rate initial production to high rate production
  • Document, analyze, and provide resolution for non-conformances and implement corrective actions

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (ABET accreditation required)
  • 3+ years’ experience in mechanical manufacturing engineering or assembly, integration, and test engineering in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries. (Structures, Propulsion, Integration or GSE)
  • Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting mechanical engineering drawings, technical manuals and policies and recommend changes to procedures
  • Experience with the build, assembly, or testing of complex systems
  • 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. An interim and/or final U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with integration of complex assemblies, including test experience
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, or industry standards
  • Foundation in electromechanical or mechatronic concepts
  • Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.) and root cause driven engineering changes
    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

Summary Pay-Range
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

  • Level 2: $80,750 - $118,750
  • Level 3: $96,050 - $141,250

Before applying, please note:
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.

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