Principal Product Engineer - Electrical Engineering - Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
El Segundo, CA 90245
About the Job
Company Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.
At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. 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.
Job Summary
As an Electrical Engineer on the Product Team serving as a Principal Product Engineer you will be both deeply technical and broadly impactful at Millennium Space Systems. You will be looked up to as a role-model for a culture of continuous improvement and mentorship while maintaining excellence across products you lead. The product engineering role is a hybrid of electrical engineering and project management which holds accountability for avionics hardware products across integrated product teams spanning electronics, software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and other disciplines.
A successful Principal Product Engineer will drive development cycles of new products and sustaining products while reducing complexity and improving manufacturability, ensuring designs mature technical readiness levels. They will utilize their deep technical knowledge to see the bigger picture of avionics hardware and advocate for the success of the product.
This position’s internal job code is Product Review Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for level range of 5 - 6.
Job Responsibilities
Single point of contact for avionics hardware products
Lead integrated product teams spanning disciplines and departments
Maintain accountability of technical development, budget, and schedule across products
Technical Point of Contact for programs & systems engineers
Communicate and advocate for products
Reduce design cycle time
Driving integrated product team design cycles to facilitate iteration speed
Identify and measure key performance indicators
Improve on-time delivery rate of products
Production expertise for avionics products
Increase first pass yield of products
Reduce discrepancy report lifetime
Lead design for manufacturing initiatives for PCB/PCBA electro-mechanical avionics boxes
Lead SMC-S-016 based acceptance and qualification programs ensuring product workmanship and design margin
Mentor to other Product Engineers
Provide technical development mentorship to peer Product engineers across project management, development, and manufacturing skillsets
Ensure peer teams have technical and managerial guidance for product development workflows
Maintain and expand a culture that values accountability, respect, and constant learning.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering
10 years developing and manufacturing electromechanical assemblies
Extensive knowledge of PCB/PCBA development, manufacturing, and testing
Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar electrical design tools
Strong project management skills
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead through influence
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
Schematic design and PCB layout experience in at least one of the following sub-specialties
Analog mixed-signal, power conversion, computing, communications
Prior experience leading integrated product teams for space qualified hardware
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay-Range
- Level 5: $154,700 - $227,500
- Level 6: $187,000 - $275,000
Benefits and Perks
Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.
Before applying, please note:
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 are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
Mandatory Security Clearance and Access Process Disqualifying Criteria
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