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Ground Systems Engineer Millennium Space Systems

Boeing


Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 118500 - 177000
Posted: 10 October 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ground Systems 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.

Job Summary:

As a Ground Systems Engineer you support Millenniums ground and mission control systems by designing and developing ground system approaches for new programs as well as creating integration and test plans and procedures for software and mission-specific ground system hardware.


Working with software developers and customers you deliver complete software and hardware solutions installed at both Millenniums factory and customer-owned and operated sites for a variety of customers including cloud-based applications. You also contribute to proposal development efforts to win new business.


Throughout the contract lifecycle youre involved from the start through design reviews and up to launch day. After launch you sustain your systems for the life of the program ensuring our products continue to deliver mission success.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead definition of requirements for ground hardware and software
  • Help manage customer relationships directly with trade studies development and testing for meeting systems mission requirements
  • Design develop integrate test and deliver large-scale mission control systems
  • Lead with other Millennium staff to support testing on components subsystems and spacecraft in test configurations
  • Develop plans and procedures to integrate Millennium software applications into government-furnished software and infrastructure
  • Oversee integrated system test events bridging Millennium-developed products and government-furnished systems
  • Designing the interfaces and implementation plans for mission data processing applications to support payload elements and our programs user segments
  • Support ground systems during on-orbit activities including launch early operations on-orbit test normal operations and end-of-life operations
  • Support proposals for new ground systems in support of new business efforts

This positions internal job code is Systems Engineer 6K8C. Our team is hiring for levels 3/4.


This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations.


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • 5 or more years experience in satellite ground/spacecraft systems
  • This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required) pre-start (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Masters degree in engineering or STEM related field
  • Three (3) or more years experience designing developing and/or operating ground systems
  • Demonstrated understanding of validation/verification testing
  • Active clearance U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company 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.

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

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.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

  • Level 3: $118500 - $177000
  • Level 4: $144500 - $215000

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.

Category Engineering


Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors 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.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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