Boeing

Sr. ATLO (Assembly, Test, & Launch Operations) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing$119K — $215K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, test engineering, or similar field
  • Expertise in areas like medium-rate production, mechanical integration, and systems engineering
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship
  • Knowledge of space systems and satellite manufacturing principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead satellite program planning and execution from assembly to launch
  • Review engineering drawings to preempt build challenges
  • Interface with teams in a cleanroom for troubleshooting and corrective actions
  • Integrate, test, and troubleshoot flight vehicle platforms
  • Act as authority on test and assembly procedures and new initiatives
  • Lead environmental testing and launch integration campaigns
  • Drive production improvements and waste reduction

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Flexible work shifts with every other Friday off
  • Support for important mission milestones and surge support
  • A commitment to a respectful and inclusive workplace
Full Job Description
Sr. ATLO (Assembly, Test, & Launch Operations) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Company:
Millennium Space Systems

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.

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 an ATLO Team Lead and serve under or as an ATLO program lead.

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative and a proactive problem-solver with experience in spacecraft integration, hardware-software integration, test systems, or production automation.

Rotating Shift:

This position requires employees to work various shifts on a rotating basis. The shift times are subject to change and additional shifts may be added in accordance with company needs, but employees will only work one shift per day.

Each standard shift is 9.5 hours in length, 0.5 hours of which is designated for a lunch break. Shifts contain 9 hours of work to follow the Millennium 9/80 calendar, meaning every other Friday is a non-working day. The standard shift times are listed below.
  • First Shift: 0600 - 1530
  • Second Shift: 1430 - 0000


This position's internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 3 and 4.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Lead the planning and execution of a satellite program from assembly through launch
  • Review initial engineering drawings and schematics to anticipate build challenges, and reach back into the company's early-design processes or proposal activities to create manufacturability improvements downstream
  • Interface with technicians, quality inspectors, and engineers in a cleanroom as needed to guide the troubleshooting of non-conformances and corrective actions, and provide go/no-go judgment and rationale
  • Integrate, test, and troubleshoot development platforms for flight vehicles to generate high-quality procedures and understand the functions of the system
  • Act as a signature authority on test and assembly procedures, process plans, and new program initiatives
  • Lead environmental testing of satellites (EMI/C, Dynamics, TVAC) and launch integration campaigns, including select responsibilities for overarching plans, maintaining schedule, and staffing
  • Drive improvements to increase production throughput, reduce space vehicle build hours and quality issues, and remove waste from complex processes
  • Utilize statistical and analytical tools to monitor performance metrics of teams and product execution plans


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's degree in any Engineering or related field
  • 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 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • Minimum of 5+ years' experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, test engineering, materials and process engineering, or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries.
  • Bring expertise to one of the following areas: medium-rate production (10-100 complex products per year), mechanical integration, electrical testing, spacecraft integration, program leadership, industrial operations, or systems engineering
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Minimum of 7+ years' experience in space systems
  • Knowledge of satellite manufacturing engineering principles, standards, and concepts.
  • Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts in a production environment
  • Experience with common hardware-integration tools such as NI LabVIEW, DAQ hardware, electrical power supplies, signal analyzers, and multimeters.
  • Experience with version control, understanding of basic software concepts, Python, C++, Linux environments, and computer network architecture.
  • Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau)
  • Proficiency in tracking tools such as MRP/ERP, Jira, MS Project, manufacturing execution systems, Teamcenter/PLM, and configuration management.
  • Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to engineering, team members, customers, and management.
  • Experience working with a union represented workforce
  • Willingness to work different shifts, travel to launch site/integration locations, and to support critical mission milestones when surge support is needed
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance


Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's 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: $119,000 - $177,000
  • Level 4: $146,000 - $215,000


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.

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. a7120.62 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 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 Clearance Post-Start is required.

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 2 (United States of America)

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