Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. 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.
We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. As a Lead Spacecraft Harness Design Engineer, you will work with a small team on exciting and fast paced space missions. In this role, you will provide electrical wiring interconnect systems (EWIS) for our advanced research, development, and prototype division.
You will be working in missions with continuous changing requirements and expectations, typical of research & development (R&D) environments, and support transitioning missions into high-rate production.
Talented individuals with strong foundations in cable & harness design and/or printed wiring board design, such as rigid printed circuit board or flex-based circuit board for our interconnect solutions.
Our engineers possess a strong foundation and knowledge of space vehicle, spacecraft, and/or payload logical architecture. From proposal creation to designing schematics to working hands on in the harness lab to watching a satellite being pushed onto a truck and taken to the launch site, you'll have a hand in it all.
This position's internal job code is Wire Design & Install Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for Levels 2-3.
Development & analysis of EWIS architectures for multiple programs and bus configurations from mission and scientific payloads to experimental LEO small satellites to MEO constellations and GEO vehicles.
Generation of subsystem or unit-to-unit electrical block diagrams.
Definition and documentation of signal connectivity through cross functional coordination with system, subsystem, and product engineers for spacecraft harness or printed wiring board design.
Selection of harness components and hardware, such connectors, backshells, and wire/cable based on applicable satellite mission requirements and industry standards.
Performance of voltage drop analysis, power current derating, and capacitance circuit analysis for harness and printed wiring boards.
Development and analysis of PCB designs determination board form factor, schematic capture, board stack determination, component placement and trace routing.
Generation of rigid or rigid-flex PCB, PCB Assembly Drawings, fabrication & assembly output files (Geber, ODB++, etc.)
Generation harness schematic diagrams, wire diagrams, and wire harness assembly drawings.
Preparation and generation of harness acceptance testing procedures including the development of harness test scripts for cable testers.
including the preparation of data packages, conduction of design reviews, and closure of any liens from the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA).
Support assembly and testing of FlatSat and flight harnesses while reporting on cost and schedule performance.
Capture of as-built, made on assembly mockup harness builds to produce 2D/3D formboards.
Support in proposals and business development efforts as the responsible engineering authority (REA).
Management of external suppliers and subcontractors for harness and printed circuit board delivery.
Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:
Security Clearance. Top Secret security clearance is required post start.
Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, related technical discipline considered.
Level 2: Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience with bachelor's degree or possession of a higher degree with no work experience.
Level 3: Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience with bachelor's degree or 3 years with higher degree.
Ability to create/revise technical documents for programmatic or strategic tasking.
Security Clearance for which the U.Experience with the successful design and delivery of spacecraft or aircraft wire harnesses and/or printed circuit boards. Rigid-flex PCB design preferred.
Experience with early life-cycle satellite engineering activities, spacecraft integration and test, and launch operations.
Proficient using harness design software tools such as Mentor Graphics, E3 Zuken, or CATIA and with Microsoft Access and Visio.
Proficient using PCB design software tools such as Nexus Zuken or Siemens Xpedition.
Knowledge of harness design standards and specifications for spaceflight applications (MIL-HDBK-83575, MIL-HDBK-863, SAE AS50881, etc.).
Knowledge of military standards of connectors, wires, and contacts for aerospace applications (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-24308, MIL-DTL-83513, NEMA-WC27500, SAE-AS22759, etc.)
Millennium 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.
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.
Level 2: $87,550 - $128,250
Level 3: $104,550 - $153,750
This position is located at a facility that requires special access. S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. Citizen, U.National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
Security Clearance for which the U.An interim and/or final U.Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.
