Millennium Space Systems

Space Systems

SeniorATLO(Assembly,Test,&LaunchOperations)Engineer

$120–176k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior ATLO (Assembly, Test, & Launch Operations) Engineer at Millennium Space Systems. Skills: Assembly, Test, Launch Operations, Spacecraft integration. Lead planning and execution of satellite program. Review engineering drawings and schematics”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet delivery targets; Improve process efficiency; Develop satellites for manufacturability; Develop satellites for large-scale constellations

Industry & Context.

Space Systems
Problems you'll solve

Practical problem-solving; Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Rotating shift work, Ability to obtain security clearance, U. S. Citizenship required, Interim/final U. S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Advanced technical education in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry, 5+ years related work experience, Minimum 5+ years' experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, assembly sequencing, materials and process engineering, or similar field in Aerospace or Automotive or Commercial Industries, Ability to obtain a U. S. Security Clearance, U. S. Citizenship required

Nice to Have

7+ years' experience in space systems, Expertise in medium-rate production, Expertise in mechanical integration, Expertise in electrical testing, Expertise in spacecraft integration, Expertise in program leadership, Expertise in industrial operations, Expertise in systems engineering, Knowledge of satellite manufacturing engineering principles, standards, and concepts, Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts, Experience with common hardware-integration tools, Experience with version control, Understanding of basic software concepts, Python experience, C++ experience, Linux environment experience

What You'll Do.

Lead planning and execution of satellite program

Review engineering drawings and schematics

Anticipate build challenges

Create manufacturability improvements

Interface with technicians

Guide troubleshooting of non-conformances

Provide go/no-go judgment

Integrate development platforms

Test development platforms

Troubleshoot development platforms

Generate high-quality procedures

Understand system functions

Act as signature authority on test procedures

Act as signature authority on assembly procedures

Act as signature authority on process plans

Act as signature authority on program initiatives

Lead environmental testing of satellites

Lead launch integration campaigns

Staff launch integration campaigns

Drive improvements to increase production throughput

Reduce space vehicle build hours

Reduce quality issues

Remove waste from complex processes

Utilize statistical tools to monitor performance

Utilize analytical tools to monitor performance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Programs; Collaborate with Engineering; Collaborate with Manufacturing; Collaborate with Facilities; Collaborate with Security; Collaborate with technicians; Collaborate with quality inspectors; Collaborate with engineers

Process & Methodology

Program leadership

Full Job Description

Senior ATLO (Assembly, Test, & Launch Operations) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems **Company:** Millennium Space Systems 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. We are seeking highly motivated applicants to join our world-class team and help create the future of affordable, reliable space systems. We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated practical problem-solving and technical experience in their previous roles. Your work will be vital in transitioning a design to a real-life, mission-capable constellation of fully assembled satellites. **_Job Summary_** The Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) Team plans and executes all space vehicle-level integration and test activities at Millennium. ATLO creates the detailed flow of activities throughout the buildup of the space vehicle, writes and executes all test and assembly procedures used in these activities, conducts system-level through environmental testing, and performs integration to launch vehicle. The Senior ATLO Engineer will collaborate with many teams such as Programs, Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Security to shape the direction of satellite production and help the company meet delivery targets, while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence in the assembly and test of satellites. The Senior ATLO Engineer is invited to improve the efficiency of current processes and play a critical role in developing satellites for manufacturability and large-scale constellations. A Senior ATLO Engineer will report functionally to

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