Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer Millennium Space Systems

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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.

The Guidance Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer is the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for delivery of the GNC subsystem for a program and/or includes subsystem/system level analysis to ensure requirements compliance sensor and actuator selection and Flight Control Software (FCSW) development and in the GNC group are integral throughout the entire program lifecycle providing mission and system design inputs critical analysis products software/algorithm development support to satellite integration and test (I&T) and on-console support for on-orbit operations.

As a GNC REA at the Lead/Senior level you will be the leader for the GNC subsystem for a given program/ addition to technical execution it is critically important that engineers in this position are capable of management of a complex project ensuring that high-quality work products are delivered requires working familiarity with project management techniques as well as an abilityto identify track and mitigate subsystem risks in order to meet program execution objectives.

This positions internal job code is Guidance Nav & Controls Engr. Our team is currently hiring for level 4.

Position Responsibilities:

• Deliver the GNC subsystem (hardware software and analysis) for a satellite program

• Perform GNC subsystem design analysis software development and component selection to meet program requirements

• Manage the development of GNC products within the constraints of program cost and schedule

• Report technical execution progress to program and company leadership and track/mitigate risk

• Interface with other satellite subsystems as well as systems engineering and program management to ensure system-level performance

• Technical leadership of a team of GNC engineers in support of a program including decomposition and delegation of tasks

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret security clearance is required post start.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline and 5 years of industry experience

• Strong GNC fundamentals and spacecraft system level knowledge

• Ability to perform complex GNC system analyses of kinematics dynamics and control systems using existing and/or self-developed tools

• Ability to decompose large/complex/nebulous tasks into clearly defined subsets of work that can be done personally or delegated to other members of the team

• Ability to lead a small team of GNC engineers and collaborate with other subsystem engineers and program leadership

• Ability to support activities (e.g. integration and test mission operations) during off-nominal hours when required

• 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):

• 10 years industry experience with spacecraft GNC system design

• Satellite I&T and on-orbit operations experience

• Strong fundamentals of project management including monitoring cost and schedule performance

• Ability to set direction of program work and create processes and standards to support the group

• Advanced understanding of classical and modern control theory system-level trade studies architecture development and systems integration & analysis

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• History of working independently to root cause discrepancies during spacecraft integration and test

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys 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 4: $135150 - $198750

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.

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