Attention spacecraft systems engineers: do you feel siloed, not as challenged as you would like to be, or like you’re not making an impact in your current role?

Then consider Millennium Space Systems. Systems engineers dive deep into missions from Day One, shaping the design of the spacecraft and providing technical expertise and direction throughout the life of the program.  

“Our spacecraft systems engineers actually build spacecraft – we’re more than paperwork,” said Steven Shumsky, senior spacecraft systems engineer. “We’re given broad responsibility over large portions of scope on programs. We help define requirements, design the spacecraft and support procurement, fabrication, integration, test and validation of the overall satellite. Here, we’re not siloed, and our work makes a noticeable impact on programs.”

The broad scope of responsibility and fast-paced nature of programs – delivering small satellites on very rapid timelines – makes for a challenging and deeply rewarding experience.

“Our design and build cycles are completed so quickly that instead of having just one career-defining program, multiple programs become career milestones,” said Shumsky. “The work is never boring because of the variety of things we do in a short amount of time. We’re intimately involved with mission and subsystems engineers and, as a result, gain strong career-building experience.”

Spacecraft systems engineers get involved in programs early, partnering with customers to find creative solutions to new mission challenges. Victus Nox is a clear example of this.  

“Our customer came to us with a tactically responsive space challenge, how quickly can we build and deliver a satellite?” said Andrew Chau, Victus Nox program manager. “That’s how we got to Victus Nox. We pulled a satellite from our production line and minimized the amount of non-recurring engineering for this program. Every design choice focused on satisfying mission requirements in the rapid delivery timeline – eight months.”

Meeting customers’ rapid timelines involves a measure of calculated risk-taking. For example, systems engineers may find ways to limit the number of tests a satellite must go through particularly when you are in a production line of build to print constellations of small satellites. This way of thinking reduces cost and schedule while still ensuring functionality and reliability.

Millennium Space Systems is hiring for several mid-career and senior systems engineering positions. Are you ready to jump-start your career with an engaging, fast-moving and rewarding new role?  

Join us!
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Sign-On Bonus Eligible)
Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Sign-On Bonus Eligible)

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