Director of Hardware Engineering

OverviewMillennium 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 committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.Job Summary As Director of Hardware Engineering, you will inspire, coordinate, and lead the hardware engineering team to deliver the technical work products, schedules, and budgets. The director is the advocate for the functional engineering team to ensure they have the required resources to exceed customer expectations. You will work with the other directors and the VP of engineering as a team representing the companies’ technical leaders. You will develop and sustain a vision for continued growth and improved efficiency for the hardware engineering team. This position/'s internal job code is EE Engineering Manager. Our team is currently hiring for a Level L.ResponsibilitiesEngineering Communication & Strategic AlignmentCommunication with Engineering Teams: Provide overall company happenings and context to get ahead of swirl. Explain situations in context of the employee, the team, and MillenniumProvide rationale and background for higher level decisionsSet the technical direction and standards for engineering teamsEstablish and maintain standardization of project management tools to drive commonality in design (e.g. template IMS and WBS)Establish objectives and KPIs that align with company goals and measure engineering performanceImplement organizational initiatives and corrective actions to meet and improve performance targetsProgram Execution & Technical OversightFunctional Oversight and Support of Program ExecutionCoordinate risk management across teams; escalate and prioritize critical risksOversee program-level schedules, ensure resource balancing, and approve staffing plansReview and approve proposal labor estimates and technical baselines; manage bid effortsManage communication with program directors and PMs regarding technical work products and performance, and communicate impacts due to corporate prioritizationCross-Functional CollaborationCross-team collaboration to enforce commonality of tools, analysis, processes, and standardsPartner with Quality and Safety to ensure risk posture is understood and standards are up to date with team processesCollaborate with Manufacturing leadership to design for manufacturability and resolve complex non-conformanceScale design across program portfolios with established processes and standardsWork with Program Management to meet execution milestones and address blockersProcess Improvement & Operational EfficiencyProcess improvement: identify cross-team relationships and set prioritiesApprove tools/software for efficient use across engineering teams; manage costsManage OH budget across engineering teams (managers, meetings, software, training, tools & equipment)Mentoring and performance reviews of Front Line Managers ETLs and direct reports with 1:1s and formal feedbackSponsor cross-team initiatives to drive innovation and transformational technologiesMinimum QualificationsMinimum of 14 years of experience as an engineering professional, with experience in functional or project management in the aerospace defense industryExperience as or currently serving as a Project Lead, and/or functional manager in spacecraft developmentKnowledge of satellite systems and componentsDemonstrated hardware engineering design and analysis for spacecraft avionics products with experience in: Electrical Ground Support Equipment, Electrical Power Systems, Avionics Design and Analysis, RF Products Design and Analysis, Command and Data Handling, Radiation and reliability design, and Design for Manufacturability and SustainmentThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.Preferred QualificationsExperience with iterative and/or agile developmentExperience with serial data protocols (HDLC, I2C, SPI)Experience in Verilog and FPGAsExperience with Git, JIRA, ConfluenceAerospace industry experienceNational Security experienceActive TC/SCICompensation & BenefitsSummary Pay-Range: Level L: $171,700 - $252,500. Millennium Space Systems offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.Important NotesBefore applying, Millennium is DDTC-registered and ITAR-compliant. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17