Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics – (Associate or Mid-Level) - Millennium Space Systems

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. Find your future with us.

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.

Millennium Space Systems (MSS), has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics (Level 2 or Level 3) to join the MSS team in El Segundo, CA!

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 Avionics Manufacturing Engineer develops, qualifies, and implements manufacturing processes and procedures to the build of avionics products and components for a variety of space vehicle subsystems.

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as the connector between design engineering, manufacturing, and supplier organizations
• Develop manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures, Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOMs), and rework instructions for all manufacturing items within your ownership
• Review electromechanical assembly and PCBA designs for manufacturability and production scalability
• Identify improvement opportunities and execute projects to improve product quality, reduce lead time, decrease labor hours, maintain safe operations, etc.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and drive implementation of corrective actions for non-conformances
• Work within cross-functional teams including design, quality engineering, manufacturing operations, and supply chain to bring products from new product introduction (NPI) to full-scale production

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at El Segundo, CA.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited course of study, in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar Engineering degree
• 1+ year of experience in application of production engineering principles to analyze and implement manufacturing processes and methods
• 1+  year of experience working with and/or interpreting engineering data or engineering drawings
• Experience assisting with analyses, root cause analysis, and drafting dispositions for non-conformances

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or test engineering or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries
• Good understanding of IPC-A-600 and IPC-A-610, and IPC-7711C/7721C
• Experience with NASA-STD-8739.1
• Familiarity with IPC-2221
• Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.)
• Understands and utilizes theories, principles, and practices of engineering and project management methods
• Experience with Solidworks or similar CAD software
• Background in Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement
• Experience in PCB/PCBA Manufacturing
• Experience with Altium Designer
• IPC-A-600 & IPC-A-610 Certification

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel: Able and willing to travel for meetings and occasional field activities (e.g. customer meetings, site visits, etc.)

Shift: 1st Shift

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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 & Pay Transparency:

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 for

Level 2: $90,950 - $123,050

Level 3: $111,350 - $150,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until March 31, 2026

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 01, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.