Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer Job at Boeing (El Segundo)

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Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer

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

Location

United States , El Segundo; Los Angeles

Salary:

146200.00 - 262500.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

February 09, 2026

Requirements

15+ years of technical experience in design and analysis of aerospace hardware
Adept with CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Experience with spacecraft environments and testing, including random, sine, and acoustic vibration tests, and TVAC testing
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, knowledge of satellite hardware, qualification methods, and first principles understanding of all spacecraft sub-systems
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
Must be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15

Job Responsibility

Help set technical direction for the group and beyond
Identify and create essential processes, tools, standards, and design guides to build a knowledge-base and set best-practices
Support Responsible Engineering Authorities (REAs) as needed to solve technical challenges, identify solutions, and develop verification tests
Provide technical guidance to programs on an as-needed basis though activities such as attending design reviews and customer meetings, failure review and analysis, and trade study assessment
Audit internal programs and external suppliers to identify industry best practices and opportunities for improvement
Serve as a technical mentor for mid-career mechanical engineers

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
Paid and unpaid time away from work

Fulltime

CNC Machinist

Machining of Composite and Metallic structures and components for spacecraft sys...

Location

United Kingdom , Bordon, Hampshire

Salary:

Not provided

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering or having undertaken a recognised Apprenticeship with relevant certificates
Good educational background
Ideally from a machining or similar background
Experience of machining components in a High Precision, High Value, and Low Volume environment, ideally Aerospace
CNC Off-Line Programming using Solid Works, Autodesk Power Mill and Feature Cam CAD/CAM software tools preferred
Flexible and enthusiastic with a can-do approach
Problem solver
Capable of working from Engineering Drawings and Solid Works models to High Standards and Close Tolerances
Good communication skills working within a small team

Job Responsibility

Programming, Setting, and Operating 3 and 5 axis CNC and manual machines
Machining of Composite and Metallic structures and components for spacecraft systems and sub-systems
Working within the Composites Manufacturing team and liaising closely with the Design Office
The manufacturing of high precision Composite (Carbon and Metallic) components using 3 and 5-axis CNC Milling Machine
CNC off-line programming using Autodesk Power Mill and Feature Cam CAD/CAM software tools
Liaise with Project Engineers and other Engineering Teams to ensure deadlines and specifications are achieved
Attend engineering Peer Reviews to ensure design for manufacture methodology observed
Attend regular team meetings
There will be occasions when Manual Machining operations will need to be performed
Other activities as delegated by Manufacturing Team Leader

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Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

Spacecraft Thermal Engineers support the Spacecraft Development Program Managers...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

102000.00 - 182500.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

February 09, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or other relevant fields
2 or more years of experience in the design, development, analysis, implementation, testing, and/or operation of spacecraft thermal systems or other related complex thermal systems
Proficiency with thermal analysis tools (e.g. Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS, Thermica)
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Job Responsibility

Perform spacecraft thermal design and analyses at the board, component, subsystem, and system level
Develop systems and spacecraft element thermal models to predict thermal loads, impacts, and temperature margins to support system design
Brief design and analysis materials to program managers, customers, and/or sponsors
Identify all materials, processes, and facilities to achieve a qualified spacecraft thermal design and operation
Assists in proposal and new business development efforts
Support thermal verification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design, test conduct, data reduction, analysis, and reporting
Support the development of tools to aide in conceptual designs and post-processing analysis
Potential to cross-train with MLI team for hands-on support

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

Fulltime

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Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer

As a Satellite Support MGSE Engineer you will be responsible for designing and a...

Location

United States , El Segundo; Los Angeles

Salary:

66300.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

February 09, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent working experience
Methodical design, testing, and troubleshooting capabilities
Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks concurrently
Experience using Solidworks or similar CAD software
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Job Responsibility

Design mechanical test and assembly fixtures per provided design requirements
Compile complete hardware design documentation for test and assembly fixtures, including part and assembly drawings, drawing notes, bill of materials and other associated documentation as needed
Coordinate with programs on schedules, risks, and budgets for all MGSE mechanical designs
Coordinate with manufacturing on EBOMs & MBOMs, released engineering, work orders, and discrepancy reports
Support procurement team and vendors with RFQs, POs, and other associated documentation to ensure timely
Interface with other subsystems for guidance on MGSE designs, including spacecraft mechanical design team, ATLO, propulsion, systems, etc
Provide ongoing support on developed hardware
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

New

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

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Mission Operations Engineer

Mission Operations Engineer (Early-Career) – Millennium Space Systems. Millenniu...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

73100.00 - 128750.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

February 09, 2026

Requirements

B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Experience with real-time satellite command and control
Working knowledge of satellite subsystems, ground systems, space missions, and OPSCON design
Experience delivering operational products to customer environments
Willingness to support occasional off-nominal working hours during critical 24/7 mission operations activities
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required

Job Responsibility

Support every aspect of the mission lifecycle, from proposal/mission modeling, design, integration and test, space vehicle shipment, launch and on-orbit operations, to decommissioning
Define ground and mission operations requirements, and flow mission requirements back to the space vehicle
Define mission concept of operation and design reference missions
Design the ground segment, including command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and the associated infrastructure to support all activities
Implement and test space vehicle fault and autonomy, including fault detection and response, autonomous space vehicle behavior, and on-board command and control
Develop and implement methods of operational automation, to reduce day-to-day operator responsibilities
Create and execute space vehicle simulator tests to validate mission/fault/autonomy design
Create and execute in-factory flight vehicle tests to validate mission design compatibility with flight hardware
Conduct critical ground segment testing, including radio-frequency compatibility testing, remote ground facility interface testing, and acceptance testing of critical ground assets/locations
Design and validate the mission “sequence of events” for bus commissioning, payload checkout/calibration, and mission operations

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
a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Fulltime

Head of Engineering

As a direct report to the CEO, you will play a critical role in building a resil...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

C12 Quantum Electronics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree and/or Ph.D. in physics, engineering or a related technical field
10+ years of engineering leadership experience in high-tech industries such as semiconductors, advanced instrumentation, or quantum technologies
Proven experience in systems engineering of highly complex, large-scale technologies (e.g.quantum computers, spacecraft, aircraft, or multidisciplinary hardware systems)
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), experience with an MBSE software platform and knowledge of system modelling, simulations, and analysis tools
Knowledge of quantum devices, cryogenic systems and RF/microwave systems or precision measurement tools (experience in at least one is required)
Thorough understanding of semiconductor design, integration & process modules including e-beam lithography, dry etch, wet etch, chemical vapour deposition (CVD), sputtering, and atomic layer deposition (ALD)
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Fluency in English is mandatory, fluency in French is preferred

Job Responsibility

Systems engineering: Guiding “the system” through its entire lifecycle - from initial conceptualisation and design through detailed development and rigorous validation
Collaborate with product, design & R&D teams to define, refine, and document system requirements that align with technical and business goals
Maintaining a system-level perspective, integrating cross-functional & external inputs and identifying technological barriers to industrialisation
Acting as a communication hub for technical decision-making and documentation, ensuring that the R&D knowledge is captured, understood, and applied throughout development
Defining and documenting validation test plans of components/sub-systems/systems to verify that each of them meets its specifications and performance targets
Collaborating with partnerships and supply teams to support informed make-or-buy decisions
Manufacturing & advance testing facilities: Designing, developing, and deploying a new quantum production line optimised for carbon nanotube-based quantum chips, building on processes developed by the R&D teams
to establish a stable, scalable process that enables high-throughput production.
Overseeing the conception, construction, and commissioning of advanced measurement and testing facilities
Collaborating with research and product teams to translate prototypes into scalable and manufacturable designs

Fulltime

New

Mission Analysis Engineer

Creotech Instruments is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Polish space...

Location

Poland , Warszawa

Salary:

Not provided

Creotech Instruments S.A.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Academic or hands-on experience in following areas: Orbital mechanics
Astrodynamics
Proficiency with following languages and technologies: Matlab
Python
Git
At least 2 years’ experience in space industry
Fluent in English speaking and writing
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with strong problem-solving and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Develop internal tools and perform Mission Analysis like spacecraft lifetime analysis, coverage and revisit time analysis for LEO observational satellites and others
Collaborate with systems engineers in system level analysis like power, link and thermal budgets, orbital scenarios definition, mission performance analyses
Collaborate with GNC (Guidance, Navigation and Control) engineers in orbital manoeuvres planning and definition, delta-V analysis, propulsion strategies analysis and AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control System) architecture definition
Create technical reports of performed analysis for internal and external clients
Create and maintain internal knowledge database related to Mission Analysis

What we offer

The opportunity to work on key strategic Polish programs — Mikroglob and Camila — which will shape Poland’s space capabilities for years to come
Involvement in major, complex ESA (European Space Agency) scientific missions, such as the Plasma Observatory and upcoming lunar exploration initiatives
Close collaboration with a highly skilled and experienced team of passionate space engineers from various disciplines, including systems engineering, flight dynamics, mechanical design, thermal analysis, and more
Continuous challenges and learning opportunities that will rapidly expand your expertise and professional qualifications
Praca w przyjaznym, zgranym zespole
Stabilne zatrudnienie w nowoczesnej firmie o ugruntowanej pozycji na rynku
Atrakcyjne wynagrodzenie oraz pakiet benefitów (np. prywatna opieka medyczna, karta sportowa)
Możliwość rozwoju zawodowego i udziału w innowacyjnych projektach

Fulltime

Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer

Boeing

Location:
United States , El Segundo ▼
Los Angeles

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Expiration:
February 09, 2026

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