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Structural Analysis Engineer (Mid-career) Millennium Space Systems

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Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 92000 - 164000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Structural Analysis Engineer (Mid-career) - 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.


Job Summary:

As a Spacecraft Structures Engineer you will be responsible for working on the structural analysis of space vehicles and their associated mechanical equipment. The parts and systems you may work on will range from spacecraft primary and secondary structure to ground support equipment to pointing mechanisms and deployable structures. Your analysis will ensure that our space vehicles survive their complete development and operational lifecycles including prototyping test transport launch and long-term operations.


This positions internal job code is Structural Analysis Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 3-4.


Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform structural analysis on high-performing satellite systems including modal static loads generation acceleration predictions and stress analysis
  • Develop high fidelity structural models to predict both system responses and local environments within the system structure
  • Support space vehicle design configuration layout and mass properties analysis
  • Identify materials processes and facilities support necessary to deliver a qualified spacecraft structure
  • Work to subsystem schedule and deliverables
  • Manage structural qualification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design test conduct data reduction analysis and reporting
  • Develop and document required design and analysis processes
  • Review part and assembly drawings
  • Provide and accept feedback to and from your technical peers
  • Other duties as assigned

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations.


This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.A Final Post-Start Top Secret & Special Program Access is required.



Basic Requirements: (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical Civil Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
  • 5 or more years of industry experience in finite elements modeling inFEMAP/NASTRAN or other FEA software packages ( Ansys Optistruct etc.)
  • 3 or more years experience with environmental testing including the analysis and execution ofmodal characterization acoustic vibration random vibration sine burst and shock testing.
  • 3 or more years experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD modeling software
  • 1-2 years of hands-on fabrication experience (personal hobby projects classwork or extracurricular design clubs included)
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.A Final Post-Start Top Secret & Special Program Access is required.

PreferredQualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 1-3 years of experience with mechanical design and manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with mechanical design of spacecraft e.g. materials environments and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with the analysis of mechanisms
  • Familiarity with composite structures couples loads analysis and/or fracture analysis
  • Experience optimizing designs to meetdesign requirements and safety margins for static dynamic thermal and fatigue loads
  • Experience in force notching and sensor selection (accelerometers load cells etc.)
  • Clear communication and organizational skills
  • Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

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 3: $92000 - $164000
  • Level 4: $112000 - $199000

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:

Bachelors 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)

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