Spacecraft Harness Engineer Job at Boeing (El Segundo)

Satellite Production Technician, Integration

As a Satellite Production Technician, Integration at ICEYE, your mission is to t...

Location

Finland , Espoo

Salary:

Not provided

ICEYE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ability to apply basic technical knowledge gained through a high school diploma or equivalent technical education
Proven competence in electro-mechanical or mechanical assembly/integration in a hands-on environment (typically 2+ years)
Strong manual dexterity and consistent attention to detail when working with small or precision components
Practical understanding of how mechanical and/or electrical systems work and interact
Ability to communicate clearly in English, both in writing and speaking, in a technical work environment

Job Responsibility

Satellites are built to spec by correctly assembling mechanical subassemblies into fully integrated spacecraft
All wire harnesses are installed and integrated so that electrical systems function reliably in orbit
Mechanical and electrical ground support equipment is used safely and effectively to support smooth integration and testing
Work instructions and engineering drawings are followed precisely, resulting in first-time-right assemblies
All work is fully documented in the shop floor system, ensuring end-to-end traceability of every satellite
Satellite hardware is protected from damage and contamination through consistently careful handling in cleanroom and ESD-safe areas

What we offer

Occupational healthcare and accident insurance
A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
Phone subscription with iPhone of your choice
Relocation support if needed (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission

Fulltime

Propulsion Technician Senior

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

29.42 - 47.09 USD / Hour

Boeing

Expiration Date

May 29, 2026

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in propulsion assembly on high reliability products (preferably aerospace products)
Minimum 1 year experience of orbital tube welding
High School Diploma/GED
Ability to interpret drawing, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, internal and external specifications
Experience using inspection tooling (e.g. calipers, micrometers, DMM, depth gauges, etc.)
Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail
Ability to lift-up to 35 lbs
Experience with heater, thermistor installations
Experience with using various hand tools and power tools
Experience mixing epoxy materials

Job Responsibility

Weld, assemble, install, test, route/terminate/stake/wrap thermistors, heaters, non‐flight thermocouples and heaters on spacecraft assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
Visually inspect propulsion assemblies to drawings, engineering specifications, and written assembly, and test procedure
Operate various materials handling equipment including forklifts, overheads cranes, aerial lift equipment, flight vehicle and sub-assembly transportation equipment, truck/tractor trailer combinations and other GSE as required
Travel maybe required to support operations identified by program being supported
Capable of operating a wide range of tools. Including but not limited to, orbital tube welding machines, tack welding machines, drill press, grinders, power and hand tools
Interface and /or works closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping personnel on procedural issuers involving design, methods, tooling, cost, and other areas involved in the control of product quality
Support in areas defined by Millennium Space System Leadership as business needs require
Crosstrain / mentor new hires
Other duties as assigned

What we offer

Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Fulltime

Mechanical Technician Senior

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

29.42 - 47.09 USD / Hour

Boeing

Expiration Date

March 31, 2026

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical or propulsion assembly on high reliability products (preferably aerospace products)
High School Diploma/GED
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, internal and external specifications
Experience using inspection tooling (e.g. calipers, micrometers, DMM, depth gauges, etc.)
Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
Ability to lift-up to 35 lbs
Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and assembly
Experience with using various hand and power tools
Experience mixing epoxy materials
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Job Responsibility

Assemble, install, test, checkout and inspect mechanical spacecraft assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
Perform second party verifications and visually inspect mechanical assemblies to drawings, engineering specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
Operate various materials handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lift equipment, flight vehicle and sub-assembly transportation equipment, truck/tractor trailer combinations and other GSE as required
Travel required to support operations identified by program being supported
Capable of operating a wide range of machine tools. Included but not limited to, drill press, grinders, chop saw, power, and hand tools
Interfaces and/or works closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping personnel on procedural issues involving design, methods, tooling, cost, and other areas involved in the control of product quality
Support in other mechanical areas defined by Millennium Space Systems Leadership as business needs require
Cross-train/mentor new hires

What we offer

Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Fulltime

Mechanical Technician Senior

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

29.42 - 47.09 USD / Hour

Boeing

Expiration Date

March 31, 2026

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical or propulsion assembly on high reliability products (preferably aerospace products)
High School Diploma/GED
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, internal and external specifications
Experience using inspection tooling (e.g. calipers, micrometers, DMM, depth gauges, etc.)
Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
Ability to lift-up to 35 lbs
Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and assembly
Experience with using various hand and power tools
Experience mixing epoxy materials
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Job Responsibility

Assemble, install, test, checkout and inspect mechanical spacecraft assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
Perform second party verifications and visually inspect mechanical assemblies to drawings, engineering specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
Operate various materials handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lift equipment, flight vehicle and sub-assembly transportation equipment, truck/tractor trailer combinations and other GSE as required
Travel required to support operations identified by program being supported
Capable of operating a wide range of machine tools. Included but not limited to, drill press, grinders, chop saw, power, and hand tools
Interfaces and/or works closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping personnel on procedural issues involving design, methods, tooling, cost, and other areas involved in the control of product quality
Support in other mechanical areas defined by Millennium Space Systems Leadership as business needs require
Cross-train/mentor new hires

What we offer

Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Fulltime

Mechanical Technician Senior

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

29.42 - 47.09 USD / Hour

Boeing

Expiration Date

March 31, 2026

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical or propulsion assembly on high reliability products (preferably aerospace products)
High School Diploma/GED
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, internal and external specifications
Experience using inspection tooling (e.g. calipers, micrometers, DMM, depth gauges, etc.)
Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
Ability to lift-up to 35 lbs
Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and assembly
Experience with using various hand and power tools
Experience mixing epoxy materials
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Job Responsibility

Assemble, install, test, checkout and inspect mechanical spacecraft assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
Perform second party verifications and visually inspect mechanical assemblies to drawings, engineering specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
Operate various materials handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lift equipment, flight vehicle and sub-assembly transportation equipment, truck/tractor trailer combinations and other GSE as required
Travel required to support operations identified by program being supported
Capable of operating a wide range of machine tools. Included but not limited to, drill press, grinders, chop saw, power, and hand tools
Interfaces and/or works closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping personnel on procedural issues involving design, methods, tooling, cost, and other areas involved in the control of product quality
Support in other mechanical areas defined by Millennium Space Systems Leadership as business needs require
Cross-train/mentor new hires

What we offer

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits

Fulltime

Avionics Engineer

Are you an avionics engineer passionate about building flight-ready spacecraft h...

Location

United Kingdom , Reading

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Aerospace, or similar discipline
3+ years’ experience developing avionics or embedded electronics for spacecraft, aerospace, defence, robotics, or high-reliability systems
Strong experience with board-level electronics development, bring-up, and debugging in a lab environment
Familiarity with common spacecraft buses and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, SpaceWire, Ethernet, or RS-422/485
Working knowledge of power distribution fundamentals and how avionics interfaces with EPS systems
Strong understanding of signal integrity, grounding, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations
Comfortable producing and reviewing technical documentation and supporting design reviews
Hands-on and proactive mindset – able to work in agile environments with changing priorities and tight delivery timelines

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, and support spacecraft avionics hardware including command and data handling, interface boards, and subsystem control electronics
Define avionics requirements, interfaces, and architecture in collaboration with systems and flight software teams
Support hardware development from schematic capture and PCB layout review through bring-up, debugging, and qualification
Own key electrical interfaces across the spacecraft (data, power, control), ensuring robust integration between subsystems
Support harnessing definition, connector selection, grounding strategy, and EMI/EMC best practices across the spacecraft
Develop and execute avionics test plans including functional testing, fault handling, and subsystem-level verification
Support system-level integration and environmental test campaigns (TVAC, vibration, EMC pre-compliance)
Investigate and resolve hardware faults rapidly during integration, test, and early mission operations
Contribute to technical documentation including ICDs, test procedures, and design review material (PDR/CDR)
Work closely with manufacturing partners and internal integration teams to deliver repeatable, scalable flight hardware

What we offer

Equity
Benefits
Flexible PTO

Fulltime

Senior AIT Engineer

You turn cutting-edge satellite designs into spacecraft that perform flawlessly ...

Location

Spain , Valencia

Salary:

Not provided

ICEYE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven - at least 7 years - of hands-on experience in the integration, testing, or production of complex hardware systems (e.g., satellites, aerospace, defense or automotive)
Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering environments, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, software, and systems domains
Deep technical expertise in at least one discipline (e.g., mechanical integration, electrical systems, or RF) with solid understanding across others
Strong system-level mindset, able to understand how subsystems interact, anticipate integration challenges, and maintain end-to-end traceability
Practical experience with design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-testability (DFT) principles
Familiarity with test and verification processes, environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, EMC), and configuration management
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyse root causes, and implement feedback loops to improve design and production outcomes
Clear and confident communication skills. Able to collaborate effectively with engineering, production, and management stakeholders
Proactive, hands-on attitude with a passion for building reliable spacecraft hardware at scale
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative production environment, balancing precision, agility, and safety

Job Responsibility

Lead and execute satellite assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities for missions built at the Valencia site
Act as a technical point of contact for subsystem integration, ensuring manufacturability, testability, and configuration consistency across builds
Support production readiness and design reviews (e.g., PRR, CDR), ensuring designs are mature and ready for seamless transition into production
Perform and guide system-level verification and validation, including functional, environmental, and EMC test campaigns
Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, coordinating with design, manufacturing, and test engineers to ensure schedule and quality adherence
Provide hands-on support on the production floor, ensuring correct assembly, harness routing, alignment, and test setup execution
Contribute to and improve AIT documentation, including test procedures, integration plans, checklists, and configuration records
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in integration methods, test efficiency, and build reliability
Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of integration or test anomalies
Interface with the Global AIT and Engineering teams to ensure alignment on product standards, process updates, and lessons learned

What we offer

A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
Health insurance
Creative, inspiring and collaborative office

Fulltime

New

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Payloads

Our client, a growing NewSpace startup, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design En...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BSc in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years experience (or MSc/PhD with 5+)
Strong CAD experience (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion)
Experience with mechanical and opto-mechanical design for space applications
Experience leading or supporting space qualification campaigns
Knowledge of FEM, structural dynamics, resonant modes, lightweight structures, and thermal/mechanical deformation
Experience translating system-level requirements into mechanical designs
Familiarity with GD&T standards (e.g. ISO GPS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Fluency in English (C1 or higher)
Willingness to relocate to Berlin (EU work authorisation is a plus)

Job Responsibility

Lead mechanical and opto-mechanical design of a space payload from concept through detailed design, build, AIT, and deployment
Perform mechanical design, analysis, documentation, fabrication support, assembly, and qualification activities
Design structures such as optical benches, opto-mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, and electronics packaging (PCBs, connectors, harnessing) using CAD tools
Work hands-on with technicians during assembly, integration, and test
Lead vibration and acoustic qualification campaigns and support thermal-vacuum testing
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across systems, optics, thermal, and mission engineering
Develop and maintain mechanical documentation including architectures, ICDs, assembly procedures, and V&V plans
Interface with suppliers and external vendors for parts and manufacturing
Coordinate with spacecraft bus teams to ensure clean mechanical and structural interfaces
Prepare material for major design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR) and provide RFP cost inputs

Fulltime

Spacecraft Harness Engineer

Boeing

Location:
United States , El Segundo

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Expiration:
March 31, 2026

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