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Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.\nOur 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.\nMillennium Space Systems (MSS) has an exciting opportunity for a Spacecraft Harness Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3) to join the MSS team in El Segundo, CA!\nYou will be working in missions with continuous changing requirements and expectations, typical of research & development (R&D) environments, and support transitioning missions into high-rate production.\nWe are looking for talented individuals who can manage complex interfaces and are willing to innovate. Talented individuals with strong foundations in cable & harness design and/or printed wiring board design, such as rigid printed circuit board or flex-based circuit board for our interconnect solutions.\nOur engineers possess a strong foundation and knowledge of space vehicle, spacecraft, and/or payload logical architecture. From proposal creation to designing schematics to working hands on in the harness lab to watching a satellite being pushed onto a truck and taken to the launch site, you’ll have a hand in it all.\nStrong 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.\nPosition Responsibilities: \nDevelopment & analysis of EWIS architectures for multiple programs and bus configurations from mission and scientific payloads to experimental LEO small satellites to MEO constellations and GEO vehicles.\nGeneration of subsystem or unit-to-unit electrical block diagrams.\nDefinition and documentation of signal connectivity through cross functional coordination with system, subsystem, and product engineers for spacecraft harness or printed wiring board design.\nSelection of harness components and hardware, such connectors, backshells, and wire/cable based on applicable satellite mission requirements and industry standards.\nPerformance of voltage drop analysis, power current derating, and capacitance circuit analysis for harness and printed wiring boards.\nDevelopment and analysis of PCB designs determination board form factor, schematic capture, board stack determination, component placement and trace routing.\nGeneration of rigid or rigid-flex PCB, PCB Assembly Drawings, fabrication & assembly output files (Geber, ODB++, etc.)\nGeneration harness schematic diagrams, wire diagrams, and wire harness assembly drawings.\nPreparation and generation of harness acceptance testing procedures including the development of harness test scripts for cable testers.\nParticipation of critical programmatic milestones (Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, etc.) including the preparation of data packages, conduction of design reviews, and closure of any liens from the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA).\nSupport assembly and testing of FlatSat and flight harnesses while reporting on cost and schedule performance.\nCapture of as-built, made on assembly mockup harness builds to produce 2D/3D formboards.\nSupport with the creation, maintenance, or update of harness design, assembly, and test standards and command media.\nSupport in proposals and business development efforts as the responsible engineering authority (REA).\nManagement of external suppliers and subcontractors for harness and printed circuit board delivery.\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.\nThis 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.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nBachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics\n1+ year of experience in wire harness design, wire harness installation or equipment installation\nExperience in a role that required excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills\nExperience interfacing with all engineering disciplines and be able to work in a team environment and work independently as required\nExperience with engineering release processes, engineering requirements, and document moderation\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nActive DoD TS or TS/SCI Clearance.\nExperience with the successful design and delivery of spacecraft or aircraft wire harnesses and/or printed circuit boards. Rigid-flex PCB design preferred.\nExperience with early life-cycle satellite engineering activities, spacecraft integration and test, and launch operations.\nExperience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).\nExperience with Mentor Graphics Capital tool\nExperience using Electrical Design Automation (EDA) Tools such as (e.g. OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, Altium, PSPICE) to perform schematic capture, PCB design/layout, and circuit simulation\nKnowledge of harness design standards and specifications for spaceflight applications (MIL-HDBK-83575, MIL-HDBK-863, SAE AS50881, etc.).\nKnowledge of PCB design standard and specifications (IPC-2221, 2222, 2223, IPC-A-600, etc.)\nKnowledge of military standards of connectors, wires, and contacts for aerospace applications (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-24308, MIL-DTL-83513, NEMA-WC27500, SAE-AS22759, etc.)\nLevel 2: Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience with bachelor’s degree or possession of a higher degree with no work experience.\nLevel 3: Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience with bachelor’s degree or 3 years with higher degree.\nRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.\nTravel: Occasional travel may be required\nShift: 1st Shift\nDrug Free Workplace:\nBoeing 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.\nTotal Rewards & Pay Transparency:\nAt 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.\nMillennium 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary pay range:\nLevel 2: $98,600 - $133,400\nLevel 3: $119,850 - $162,150\nMillennium 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.\nCategory = Engineering\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:\nThis 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:\nThis is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. 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