Flight and Controls Engineering Product Manager

at  Millennium Space Systems A Boeing Company

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 Flight & Controls Product Manager, you will collaboratively manage the schedule, budget, and technical performance metrics of satellite subsystem deliverables for assigned control accounts. You will drive team execution for Astrodynamics, GNC, Mission Analysis, and Optics across multiple programs. The position will require working with company and program management, multiple engineering teams, production, ATLO (Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations), and our Customers to deliver qualified subsystem products on time and on budget.
This position’s internal job code is Project Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 4.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in technical or business discipline with knowledge of cost, schedule, technical, risk, and earned value management.
• 7 or more years of experience with program execution leadership
• Experience with Jira, MS Excel, Word, Project, and Powerpoint
• Experience leading engineering development teams and personnel
• Experience using tools and metrics in managing activities
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 9 or more years of experience with program execution leadership
• Experience with Astrodynamics, Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC), Mission Analysis, and Optics
• Knowledge of satellite subsystems and components
• Understanding of execution methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc) and the ability to tailor them based on program needs
• Demonstrate the ability to balance the needs of multiple programs and stakeholders in a resource and schedule constrained environment
• 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 4: $122,400 - $180,000

• Drive team execution (day to day) and execution of upcoming milestones
• Identify issues and risks early, proactively resolve issues that impede program progress, obtain assistance when needed to allow design staff to concentrate on their work products
• Coordinate with technical leads to manage technical project scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, cost performance, Estimates at Completion (EAC), Risk assessment throughout the program lifecycle
• Update program LRE (Latest Revised Estimate) planners, schedules, and provide Earned Value Management inputs, including variance analysis and corrective action planning
• Track subsystem DRs (Discrepancy Reports) and work with respective engineering teams to close out any open DRs
• Status key subsystem deliverables to program management, customers, and other stakeholders