Flight and Controls IPT Lead - Millennium Space Systems

Flight and Controls IPT Lead - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems 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.

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 is for an Engineering IPT Lead within the Flight & Controls (F&C) Engineering team. F&C consists of 5 distinct but related engineering teams: Astrodynamics, Autonomy, Guidance, Navigation, & Controls, Mission Analysis, and Optics. An IPT Lead within F&C can expect to manage scope for all 5 of these engineering teams, as well as potential scope from other areas including Flight Software and Mission Operations. The expectation for someone in this role is to develop high-level familiarity with the technical aspects of these areas in order to facilitate execution of the engineering work and deliver products.  This position's internal job code is Project Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for Levels 4-5 Position 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 This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A Final Post-Start Top Secret/SCI is required.

(Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement and 9+ years of work experience in a related field 3 or more years of experience with program execution and/or technical leadership Familiarity with satellite analysis, design, test, and/or operation Experience leading engineering development teams and personnel Expertise in