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Integrated Program Operations Project Specialist - Millennium Space Systems

The Boeing Co
  • El Segundo, CA
  • $84,000–$149,000 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

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.

You Lead. As an Integrated Program Operations Project Specialist at Millennium Space Systems, you are the person who connects with the Program/Project Managers, specialists and leads that are grouped by the common thread of acquiring, manufacturing, assembling, testing and delivering products to programs. This position requires excellent project management skills in order to successfully interact with program management level counterparts across the program, including the customer program office, subcontractors, user groups, and government oversight contractors. You ensure program products are properly ordered, received, built, tested and put in program/ATLO (Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations) hands to meet program schedule need dates. You optimize touchpoints between Manufacturing/Operations, Engineering, Quality/BRE, REA, & Global Supply Chain.

At MSS, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the ground to outer space, and everything in between, you'll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. As part of the IPO team, the candidate will work effectively with cross-functional teams and technical leads to determine, define, and deploy solutions to meet business goals.

This position's internal job is Project Management Specialist. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 3-4

Position Responsibilities:

  • Act as the internal face of programs and portfolio to other engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions for the purpose of material/product deliveries to ATLO

  • Develop and implement plans to communicate status, performance, issues, and actions

  • Drive team execution (day to day) and execution of upcoming milestones, thru facilitation of all functions in the flow from demand entry, procurement through delivery

  • Manage technical project scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, cost performance, Estimates at Completion (EAC), risk assessment throughout the program lifecycle

  • You will maintain schedules, risk lists, procurement plans, subcontract management

  • You will report regularly to the Program Management Office and/or Millennium Executive team as well as Program Customer or representatives

  • You will track all internal and external deliverables, prepare and present formal and informal design and progress reviews

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree and 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience).

  • 1 or more years' experience in a Lead Engineer/Technical role responsible for ensuring system and product integration across multiple disciplines.

  • 1 or more years' experience in electrical testing or manufacturing of electrical components/units/subsystems.

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret security clearance is required post start.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience).

  • Master's degree in engineering or similar technical field

  • Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

  • Experience with Jira, Manufacturo, Costpoint, MS Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint

  • Experience with rapid development projects, or small satellite manufacturing

  • Concept-to-launch experience on satellite missions

  • Experience with supply chain, manufacturing and/or subcontractor management

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's 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: $84,000 - $149,000

Level 4: $105,000 - $187,000

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 = Program Integration

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 14, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Numbers & Facts

LocationEl Segundo, CA
IndustryAerospace and Defense
Salary$84,000–$149,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1916
Websitehttps://jobs.boeing.com/

About Company

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