Director of Software Engineering El Segundo, CA

Company 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 SummaryDirector of Software Engineering: you will inspire, coordinate, and lead the software engineering team to deliver technical work products, schedules, and budgets. The director advocates for the functional engineering team to ensure they have the required resources to exceed customer expectations. You will work with other directors and the VP of Engineering as a team representing the company’s technical leadership. You will develop and sustain a vision for continued growth and improved efficiency for the software engineering team.This position’s internal job code is Software 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 how we implement our design (e.g., template IMS and WBS)Establish Objectives and KPIs that align with company goals and measure engineering performance across the organizationImplement organizational initiatives and corrective actions to meet and improve performance targetsProgram Execution & Technical OversightFunctional Oversight and Support of Program Execution: coordinate risk management across teams; escalate and prioritize critical risksOversees program-level schedules, ensures resource balancing, and approves staffing plansReviews and approves proposal labor estimates and technical baselines; manages bid effortsManages communication with program directors and PMs regarding technical work products and performance, and communicates 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 processesWork with Manufacturing leadership to design for manufacturability and resolve complex non-conformance across shiftsScale design across program portfolios with established processes and standardsCollaborate with Program Management to meet execution milestones and address blockersProcess Improvement & Operational EfficiencyIdentify cross-team relationships and set priorities based on ETLs recommendationsApprove tools/software for efficient use across engineering teams; manage related costsManage OH budget across engineering teams (managers, meetings, software, training, tools & equipment); approve software with cross-team efficiencyMentoring and Performance Reviews of Front Line Managers ETLs and direct reports: regular 1:1 meetings, formal feedback, and career growth guidanceSponsor cross-team initiatives to drive innovation; identify and support transformational technologiesMinimum QualificationsMinimum of 14 years of engineering experience, 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 ability in flight software design and test of spacecraftEducation and technical requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar with focus on software development7+ years of experience in C and C++ programming5+ years of experience with Linux in an embedded environment and/or bare-metal C on a microcontrollerExperience with concurrent HW/SW development and simulation environmentsThis 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 may be required post-start.Preferred QualificationsExperience with iterative and/or agile development processesExperience with serial data protocols (HDLC, I2C, SPI)Experience in Python programmingExperience in Verilog and FPGAsExperience with Git, JIRA, ConfluenceAerospace industry experienceNational Security experienceActive TC/SCISummary Pay-RangeLevel L: $165,750 - $243,750Benefits and PerksMillennium 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. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for open positions for which they terested in building your career at Millennium Space Systems? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.Application InformationApply for this job by providing required fields to initiate the process. This page previously included extended form fields; formatting has been refined for clarity and accessibility. If you need to submit a resume or additional documents, use the provided upload options.Note: The following application questions and disclosures have been removed for clarity in this refined description but the role remains subject to standard employment and security requirements.Equal Opportunity & ComplianceMillennium Space Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law. We may include voluntary self-identification sections for government reporting purposes; completion is optional and will not affect hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18