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Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer (Early-Career) - Millennium Space Systems

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2026489970 Category Engineering - Production Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 02, 2026
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Job Description

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Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer (Early-Career) – Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer (Early-Career) to support the Engineering team in El Segundo, CA!

Job Summary

As a Satellite Support MGSE Engineer you will be responsible for designing and analyzing mechanical test, integration and assembly fixtures, and creating part/assembly drawings  to assist in the assembly and testing of our satellite systems. You will work closely with other engineering teams, such as: ATLO (Assembly, Test, and Launch Ops), program management, and manufacturing to understand component and satellite design to develop integration, test and assembly fixtures, and MGSE assembly drawings on schedule and within budget.

This position’s internal job code is Equipment & Tool Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for the Levels 1-2.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Design mechanical test and assembly fixtures per provided design requirements

  • Compile complete hardware design documentation for test and assembly fixtures, including part and assembly drawings, drawing notes, bill of materials and other associated documentation as needed

  • Coordinate with programs on schedules, risks, and budgets for all MGSE mechanical designs

  • Coordinate with manufacturing on EBOMs & MBOMs, released engineering, work orders, and discrepancy reports

  • Support procurement team and vendors with RFQs, POs, and other associated documentation to ensure timely

  • Interface with other subsystems for guidance on MGSE designs, including spacecraft mechanical design team, ATLO, propulsion, systems, etc

  • Provide ongoing support on developed hardware

  • Other duties as assigned

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. 

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent working experience

  • Methodical design, testing, and troubleshooting capabilities

  • Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks concurrently

  • Experience using Solidworks or similar CAD software

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with mechanical analysis software

  • Experience with environmental test equipment and chambers including Random Vibration, Thermal Oven, and Thermal Vacuum Oven

  • Experience working in a machine shop environment, including familiarity with lathes, mills, CNC, Drill presses, laser/water jets, etc

  • Experience designing fixtures for manufacturing and test

  • Experience with satellite environmental test programs per NASA and MIL-STD requirements

  • Experience with early life-cycle satellite engineering activities, spacecraft integration and test, and launch operations

  • Knowledge of operational safety requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance

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.

Shift:

  • This role will be on 1st

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
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.

  • Level 1: $66,300 - $97,500

  • Level 2: $81,600 - $120,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 09, 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.

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.

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