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Leader of Manufacturing - Avionics & Environmental Test

Millennium Space Systems logoMillennium Space Systems$181,900–$267,500/yrEl Segundo, CAFull timePosted 4d ago
  • ITAR / US person
  • TS/SCI clearance

About the job

Leader of Manufacturing - Avionics & Environmental Test - 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. The Leader of Manufacturing - Avionics (internally, the Millennium title will be Director of Manufacturing), oversees aspects of satellite component product assembly, test, and delivery to satellite integration.

This role will manage and provide technical leadership to Avionics and Electro Mechanical manufacturing engineers and technicians to produce complex satellite electronic assemblies and support full-system integration. Millennium delivers high-quality small satellite prototypes and constellations across all orbits for National Security Space and related missions to keep our nation safe and secure.

We are a curious, bold, and innovative workforce that is part of something bigger than any one of us to make a difference in the space industry. We strive for a world-class work environment that provides an exciting, inspiring, and rewarding experience for our employees. Be the one who takes us to the next level.

Specifically, this position will report to the VP of Manufacturing and partner with the rest of the Manufacturing leadership team in support of the company’s mission success. This position's internal job code is Engineering Multi-Skill Leader. Our Team is currently hiring for a level L. ## Job Duties and Responsibilities - Provide leadership to manufacturing personnel.

Responsible for ensuring that product is manufactured safely to the highest quality standards and service levels while achieving cost improvement goals - Develop and maintain an understanding of the health of Manufacturing and Production with respect to capacity, work force, throughput, and bottle necks - Assist with Millennium factory build efforts with respect to: staffing, planning of satellite production lines, and flight program builds (both classified and unclassified) - Define and execute continuous improvement strategies and initiatives to achieve business objectives - With the assistance of team leads, may manage manufacturing engineers and all technicians (avionics and harness, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and environmental test) to produce satellite components and support integration - Lead and execute tasks required to transition hardware build from low-rate initial production to higher rate production - Lead and execute tasks required to transition hardware build to different manufacturing locations - Support proposals for future contracts and coordinate throughout the proposal gate review process - Support and implement AS9100 Quality practices - Partner with Boeing Space Mission Systems Operations counterparts as a Boeing non-fully integrated subsidiary leader - Manage Millennium Space Systems’ Manufacturing OH and Process Improvement budgets, and capital budgets - Communicate state of the company to manufacturing and production personnel ## Avionics - Electro-Mechanical Integration: Oversee the seamless integration of avionics suites into the satellite chassis, ensuring all electro-mechanical interfaces meet strict flight requirements and tolerances - Technical Quality Standards: Implement and enforce industry-standard electronics manufacturing practices (e.g., IPC standards) alongside AS9100 Quality practices to ensure the reliability of avionics hardware - Avionics Production Scaling: Lead the transition of avionics and electro-mechanical hardware builds from low-rate initial production (LRIP) to high-rate production to meet constellation delivery timelines - Complex Assembly Management: Develop and maintain throughput and capacity models specifically for avionics assembly, identifying bottlenecks in the electro-mechanical build process - Test & Verification: Coordinate with test engineering to ensure avionics components are manufactured for testability and that functional verification is integrated into the production flow ## Minimum Qualifications - 15+ years’ experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, test engineering materials and process engineering, or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries - Bring a level of subject matter expertise to one of the following areas: harnessing, printed circuit board assemblies, structural assembly, - Experience to one of the following: structural bonding, mechanisms, or composite honeycomb machining. - High level of proficiency in MRP/ERP systems - Knowledge of satellite 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 ## Preferred Qualifications - Active TS/SCI clearance - Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or related field - Experience working with a union represented workforce - Scaling Avionics Production - Box-Level Assembly, Integration, System Test - Must have technical problem-solving skills - 10+ years of industry experience working in satellite manufacturing - Demonstrated ability to scale manufacturing rate capability ## 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 L: $181,900 - 267,500 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 Not Applicable ## 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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Secur

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