Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Mid-Career

Boeing

Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Millennium Space Systems focusing on spacecraft systems engineering and execution for national security missions. Collaborating with teams to deliver innovative satellite solutions.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in spacecraft systems engineering, including requirement definition, design, and integration, while ensuring compliance with configuration management and verification processes. Proven ability to collaborate with leadership and engineering teams to achieve program execution success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Spacecraft Systems EngineeringRequirements AnalysisConfiguration ManagementDesign VerificationSatellite Integration

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Requirements DefinitionSystem Budgets UnderstandingDesign Verification ProcessValidation Process KnowledgeTechnical Data Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft EngineeringSubsystem EngineeringIntegration and TestMission FunctionalityFabrication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for spacecraft systems engineering including requirement definition, design, procurement, fabrication, integration and test
Collaborate with program and financial leadership for program execution success
Work with subsystem engineering teams for system execution
Participate in software integration and test activities for mission functionality
Analyze technical data and sustain system configurations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science discipline and 5+ years relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years relevant experience; or equivalent
1+ years experience in spacecraft systems engineering principles and techniques
Power, mass, and other system budgets understanding
Requirements analysis and flow-down expertise
Design verification and validation process knowledge
Configuration management proficiency
Satellite level integration and test process experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities