Astrodynamics Engineering Manager - 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 impacttoglobal security, like missile warning and Earth observation. 

Our team is curious,boldand 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

The Astrodynamics Team is responsible for conducting a range of modeling, simulation, and analyses in areas such as space mission design, trajectory design, orbital maneuvers, orbit estimation, space debris collision and avoidance analyses, and space domain awareness.  Engineers in the Astrodynamics group are integral throughout the entire program lifecycle, providing mission design inputs, maneuver plans to meet mission objectives, as well as console support for on-orbit operations. They are directly responsible for determining the necessary capability of the satellite’s propulsion system and successfully maneuvering vehicles during flight operations.  They oversee the orbital Concept-of-Operations (CONOPS) from inception to on-orbit operations, and through to end-of-life disposal. 

As the Astrodynamics Engineering Manager, you will be the primarypoint of contact for technical, budget, and resource allocation to meet team member needs, customer requirements, program needs, and company goals.  You will set the engineering standard for the team, define roles and responsibilities, establish processes/workflow, and facilitate mentorship and training by Astrodynamics Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).  You will ensure that programs are adequately staffed and program objectives are met on time and on budget.  You will be involved in forecasting future staffing needs based on the new business pipeline, and you will work side-by-side with Millennium Recruiting to build the team at all experience levels.  You will coordinate Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and process/tool improvement initiatives with subject matter experts.Successful engineering team leads possess technical knowledge in the group's discipline as well as the leadership and communication skills needed to interact with engineers and the broader Millennium organization (Programs, Manufacturing, Mission Operations, HR, Recruiting, etc.). 

This position's internal job code is Systems Engineering Manager. Our team is currently hiring for a Level K.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage team of ~10 engineers, including mentorship task assignments, facilitation of communication, and regular feedback

• Perform technical review in the area of Astrodynamics with support from SMEs

• Drive execution on programs for the Astrodynamics subsystem

• Develop and improve of engineering process

• Define the team's organizational, scope, and workflow to promote efficiency

• Grow the team through hiring and internal development

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US GovernmentrequiresUS Citizenship. Aninterim and/or final U.S. Top

Secret clearance Post Start isrequired.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Seven (7) years of experience in satellite design and/or operation

• 1-2 years experience as a technical leader managing complex projects or teams of engineers

• Experience with orbital mechanics and design, maneuver planning/execution/evaluation, delta-V budgeting,  

• Experience with orbit design and simulation software tools (e.g. GMAT, STK, COTS mission planning tools, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Seven (7) or more years experience in satellite design and/or operation

• Functional management experience

• Experience with on-orbit satellite operations

• Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations or formation flight

• Experience defining satellite & constellation CONOPS

• Possess TS/SCI clearance

Summary pay range:

Level K:$151,300 - $222,500

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position islocatedat a facility that requiresspecial access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for andmaintaina security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.