Spacecraft Thermal Engineering Manager

Company Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 

Job Summary

As a Thermal Engineering Manager, you will lead the company’s spacecraft thermal engineering team as a point of contact for technical, budget and resource allocation issues to meet team members’ needs, customer requirements and company goals.

This position’s internal job code is Mech & Stuctural Engr Manager. Our team is currently hiring for level range of K. 

Responsibilities

 

Responsibilities

• Management of Engineering Teams, 10-15 thermal engineers
• Motivate and support their team.
• Help to resolve problematic situations or employees
• Advocate for the team
• Communicate company goings-on, higher level decisions, events as required
• Escalate matters to Director or HR as required.
• Provide regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports
• Facilitate formal semi-annual feedback
• Gather performance review inputs
• Write summarized and integrated performance reviews
• Provide and discuss feedback with team members
• Recommend promotions and annual raises.
  Recruiting
• Establish and lead process for recruiting with support from Director
• Conduct Phone Screens and First round interviews, recommend 2nd round
• Identify where the team needs help - either with contractors, consultants or new hires
  Technical authority
• Act as technical authority, define delegates for the team, and lead internal technical reviews.
• Provide technical mentorship.
• Promote knowledge sharing by encouraging lunch and learns and make sure peer reviews happen regularly.
• Use errors/mistakes as learning experiences – plan so we don’t run into that thing again. Verify a risk is real before elevating.
• Determine detailed implementation of work products and ensures the efficiency of processes so that they are aligned with the team structure and tools.
• Develop performance metrics.
• Champion and promote a culture of continuous improvement
  Team task management
•  Assigns REA’s to proposals, programs, and products
• Planning, Scheduling, Forecasting, Resource allocation
• Identify needs and resources gaps
• Computers, desks, cabinets, software, etc
•  Keep customers, PMs, & Engr Leadership appraised of high-level issues.
• Identify, communicate, and assist in the risk management process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or other relevant fields
• 5 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 

Preferred Qualifications

•  Active TS/SCI clearance 

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay-Range

• Level K: $139,400 - $205,000 

Benefits and Perks
Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

Before applying, please note:
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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