Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

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 Environmental Test Technician, you will set up and execute environmental tests including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycling for components, subsystems, and satellite products. A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, technical capability, and a strong motivation to support the environmental test resource. This role requires the ability to work the second shift.

This position's internal job code is Environmental Test Tech. Our team is currently hiring for Grade 24.

Position Responsibilities:

• Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using a variety of specialized equipment and tools, including: electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, thermal cycling chambers, torque wrenches, adhesives, etc

• Install and operate test instrumentation and other specialized test equipment, including: accelerometers, thermocouples, etc

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures, etc.

• Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures

• Record, prepare, organize, and deliver test data, run logs, and other relevant documentation for inclusion in final test reports

• Maintain environmental test lab equipment, perform resource 5S activities, etc.

• As required, oversee testing at outside test facilities

• Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. 

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years experience working in a test environment

• Available to work shifted or alternate work schedule when required

• Ability to maintain an organized, clean workspace

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers

• Strong attention to detail

• Some travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the aerospace industry

• Experience with thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, shock, TVAC and/or acoustic testing

• Experience working in cleanrooms with ESD sensitive components

• Experience setting up and operating a wide range of machining tools, including: CNC mills, CNC routers, drill presses, grinders, chop saws, power and hand tools

• Experience working with test automation equipment (i.e. power supplies, DAQs, etc.)

• Industry certification, Trade School training, and/or Military experience 

• Experience working with Atlassian products such as Jira and Confluence

• Ability to obtain Clearance

• Ability to travel

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Additional Information:

• This is a union-represented position

• This is an hourly position governed by the Cabinet Makers, Millmen and Industrial Carpenters Union (CMM&IC Local 721)

• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned

• New hires and employees transferring from non-union roles may be required to attend or complete training within their 90-day probationary period. Continued employment is contingent on successfully completing the probationary period

Shift:

• This role is primarily second shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $29.42 – $47.09

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 encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 31, 2026

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 2nd shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.