Millennium Space Systems

Overview

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is a small satellite company focused on national security space. The Aerospace Vehicle Technician will perform tasks in support of spacecraft integration, MLI installations, and testing, working from released work instructions on the first shift.

Responsibilities

• Work from design drawings, sketches, blueprints, and instructions to integrate designs and meet production requirements.
• Perform assembly and integration tasks to precise tolerances using effective methods for engineering specifications.
• Operate specialized equipment during spacecraft assembly, including hydraulic test consoles and alignment fixtures.
• Determine the sequence of operations and install components in space vehicles before testing.
• Handle fragile multi-layer insulation (MLI) films and materials with care during installation.
• Support the installation of MLI and SLI on spacecraft, ensuring procedures meet specifications.
• Assist engineers and research staff in identifying improved procedures and perform duties at test stations.
• Record and analyze test data, generating reports, charts, and graphs.
• Acquire necessary certifications and perform incidental related duties with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable materials and process specifications.
• Provide instruction and support to colleagues in related classifications.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical principles to perform all tasks.
• Support range operations, including tests, integration, and hardware moves.
• Operate computer-controlled equipment and various hand and power tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical assembly for high-reliability products.
• Proven experience in building and terminating wiring harnesses to a high standard.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools.
• Skilled in interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, and harness wiring diagrams.
• Proficient in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and digital multimeters.
• Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and assembly.
• Proficient in using various hand and power tools.
• Experience with mixing epoxy materials.
• Minimum 5+ years of integration experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with MLI/thermal blankets preferred.
• Certification to J-STD-001 space, NASA.STD.8739.4 preferred.
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills preferred.
• Experience working in a clean room environment preferred.
• Ability to generate discrepancy reports as they occur preferred.
• Open to travel preferred.
• Active Security Clearance preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k

Additional Information

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite.
• This is a union-represented position governed by the Cabinet Makers, Millmen and Industrial Carpenters Union.
• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift as assigned.