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Mission Analysis Engineer (Mid-career)

Millennium Space Systems logoMillennium Space Systems$108,800–$225,000/yrEl Segundo, CAFull timePosted 5d ago
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Top Secret clearance

About the job

Mission Analysis Engineer (Mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems ## Company Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems.

We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome. At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place.

From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth.

Find your future with us. ## Job Summary As a Mission Analysis Engineer on the Mission Analysis Engineering Team, you will be the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for all modeling, simulation, and analysis for a program, study, or proposal.

You will develop methods to simulate mission scenarios and assess end-to-end constellation capabilities; design and implement image processing, inertial tracking, state estimation, and optimal control algorithms for sensor systems; and provide tools and modeling platforms for validating system performance during on-orbit mission operations.

You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with technical and program leadership and will be responsible for program management activities, to ensure that high-quality work products are delivered on time and that the proposed mission solution meets the customer’s need. ## Position Responsibilities - Build and maintain simulations for large satellite constellations to assess effectiveness against mission requirements - Own the Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) image processing algorithms chain, from photon to Warfighter - Create models for space vehicle payloads to use in system trades and performance predictions - Develop novel algorithms, models, and data processing schemes for EO/IR sensing and tracking systems - Concepts of Operation (CONOPS)/Design Reference Mission (DRM) development, modeling, and simulation - Collaborate with software and firmware teams to develop platforms for simulation deployment (eg. software/hardware-in-the-loop) ## Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) - Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience - 2 or more years' experience in modeling and simulation of complex satellite systems using common tools such as Matlab/Simulink, Python, or C++ - 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. ## Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) - Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience - 5 or more years’ experience in satellite design and/or operation - Experience with EO/IR optical systems and image processing algorithms - Experience in orbital mechanics and kinematic state estimation - Experience with government furnished image models like ASSET, PRA Toolkit, or AFSIM - Proficiency with hardware development languages such as VHDL, Verilog, Vitis Model Composer - Experience with satellite space-to-space communication networks - Technical leadership experience, including requirements V&V, delegation and management of technical tasks, responsible engineering authority (REA) experience, and cost account management (CAM) experience. - Possess 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: $108,800 - $160,000 - Level 4: $150,000 - $225,000 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.

Category = Engineering ## 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. §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. 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 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website.

Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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