Spacecraft Systems Engineering Manager - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems

Base: $125,000 - $223,000; bonus/equity: variable ...
Fully remote
Spacecraft systems engineering experience
Team leadership of ~10 engineers
Requirements decomposition and allocation
Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team of systems engineers, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company goals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in aerospace engineering and leadership, and must be eligible for a U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team of approximately 10 systems engineers responsible for all aspects of spacecraft systems engineering including concept development and risk management.
  • Candidates must possess at least one year of leadership experience or have completed the Boeing internal course 'Exploring Leadership' alongside four years of aerospace industry experience.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $223,000 with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and variable compensation opportunities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team of systems engineers, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company goals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in aerospace engineering and leadership, and must be eligible for a U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Salary

Base: $125,000 - $223,000; Bonus/Equity: Variable compensation opportunities; Benefits: Health insurance, retirement savings, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spacecraft systems engineering experience
  • Team leadership of ~10 engineers
  • Requirements decomposition and allocation
  • U.S. citizenship for security clearance
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility

Nice-to-have

  • Experience as program chief engineer
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance history
  • Remote team leadership capabilities
  • Emotional intelligence and active listening
  • Process improvement project facilitation

Key Requirements

  • B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
  • 4+ years directly relevant aerospace industry experience
  • 1+ year spacecraft systems engineering experience
  • Must be U.S. Citizen eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Internal candidates: Principal, Senior, or Lead Engineer status

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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