Engineering Integrated Product Team Lead

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 committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Summary

As an Engineering IPT Lead, you will collaboratively manage the schedule, budget, and technical metrics for assigned control accounts. You will drive team execution for a broad cross-section of technical scope for one or more programs. These areas may include (but are not limited to) Bus, Payloads, Mission Engineering, Flight Software, etc. The position will require working with company and program management, multiple engineering teams, production, ATLO (Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations), and our Customers to deliver qualified subsystem products on time and on budget. Successful IPT Leads blend deep technical understanding of a diverse cross-functional engineering team with an ability to manage cost/schedule aspects and drive program success. You will work closely with your IPT Lead counterparts managing other areas of the satellite program(s) to ensure solutions meet needs at the program and mission level.

This position's internal job code is Project Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for Levels 4-5.

Responsibilities

• Drive team execution (day to day) and execution of upcoming milestones
• Proactively participate in risk processes by identifying issues and risks early. Work with engineering staff to identify and resolve blockers that impede technical progress and program execution
• Coordinate with technical leads to manage technical project scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, cost performance, Estimates at Completion (EAC), and Risk assessment throughout the program lifecycle
• Update program EAC planners, schedules, and provide Earned Value Management inputs, including variance analysis and corrective action planning
• Track subsystem Discrepancy Reports (DRs) and work with respective engineering teams to close out any open DRs
• Status key subsystem deliverables to program management, customers, and other stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in technical or business discipline with knowledge of cost, schedule, technical, risk, and earned value management
• 7 or more years of experience with program execution leadership
• Experience as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for one or more satellite subsystems, and/or as a Systems Engineer leading a diverse technical team
• Experience leading engineering development teams and personnel
• Experience with Control Account Management (CAM) fundamentals such as scope definition, cost/schedule management, performance/EAC management, risk tracking, etc.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 9 or more years of experience with program execution leadership
• Experience with Astrodynamics, Autonomy, Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC), Mission Analysis, Optics, and Flight Software
• Broad knowledge of satellite subsystems and components
• Understanding of execution methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc.) and the ability to tailor them based on program needs
• Demonstrate the ability to balance the needs of multiple programs and stakeholders in a resource and schedule constrained environment
• Active TS/SCI clearance

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 4: $122,400 - $180,000
• Level 5: $150,450 - $221,250

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 encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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