Ground Segment Engineering Team Lead - Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company

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

The Ground Segment Team works across the entire program ground life cycle, from the proposal phase, to mission and ground architecture design, software architecture and implementation, integration and test, culminating with launch and on-orbit operations. The team is responsible for all facets of the ground segment, including definition of requirements, architecture design, system procurement, software development, integration and test, and active operations. The Ground Segment Team supports both in house teams and external customers, and is responsible for the critical infrastructure that allows our missions to succeed.

As the Ground Segment Team Lead (ETL), you will be the primary point 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 Ground Segment 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.

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 level K.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of ~8 engineers and contractor teammates
• Motivate and support team members
• Work with company leadership to resolve issues and challenges relating to effective team execution
• Communicate company goings-on, higher level decisions, events as required to the team, and advocate for the team across the organization
• Provide formal feedback and raise requests per company guidelines
• Facilitate IR&D and process improvement initiatives with subject matter experts
• Define the overall team charter and set company strategy for Mission & Autonomy
• Team task management, resource allocation, planning/forecasting, identify resource gaps
• Provide and/or facilitate technical mentorship and oversight of tasks
• Keep customers, PMs, and Engineering Leadership apprised of high-level issues
•Identify, communicate, and assist in the risk management process

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or the physical sciences / computer science
• ​​​3 years of experience in ground system design and/or operation

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in ground system design and/or operation
• Experience defining ground segment architecture
• Experience with complex ground systems across government and commercial entities
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
• Experience with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing
• Active TS/SCI clearance

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 K: $147,050 - $216,250

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.

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