Deputy Program Manager - Millennium Space Systems

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.
Millennium-Space Systems is looking for a Deputy Program Manager who can serve as the Deputy Program Manager for existing programs, lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams in the coordination, development, and delivery of a ground segment. This includes final integration and delivery through end-to-end integration of hardware and software design, test, verification and validation.
This position requires exceptional program management skills in order to successfully interact with program management level counterparts across the program, including the customer program office, subcontractors, user groups, and government oversight contractors.
At MSS, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the ground to outer space, and everything in between, you'll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. As part of the GS&O team, the candidate will work effectively with cross-functional teams and technical leads to determine, define, and deploy solutions to meet business goals.
At MSS, we are expanding and growing in all areas in the frontier of the aerospace industry. We have some of the best minds and talents in this field, and we're looking for someone with a unique training perspective to join our team in this role. Find your future with us!
Position Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple cross-discipline teams to enable efficient program hardware and software integration, including overall execution, delivery on cost and schedule commitments, and technical management of products from development through delivery and sustainment.
• Lead ground software development for system and flight control level requirements, including the development of software-to-software interfaces for hardware and software integration.
• Integrate technologies under development with larger system concept of operations and determine impacts to interfaces, integration techniques, and integrated system testing.
• Support End-to-End (E2E) integration and testing of hardware and software interfaces for the system.
• Plan, document, and execute integration activities for discrete deliverables to meet program requirements and timelines.
• Provide high impact, creative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Develop and implement plans to communicate status, performance, issues, and actions.
• Drive rapid resolution of issues.
• Drive performance improvement through the application of lean principles and program management best practices.
• Coordinate program staffing needs with senior leadership.

This position requires an active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in an engineering or related technical discipline.
• 14 years of experience working in a cross-functional environment with all levels from individual contributors to executive leadership.
• 5+ years of experience in End-to-End systems integration and test, mission operations, software testing, and/or ground testing.
• 5+ years of engineering or technical leadership experience.
• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with eligibility for an SCI (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience in a Lead Engineer/Technical role responsible for ensuring system and product integration across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience delivering and/or maintaining an active flight system.
• Experience with satellite software and hardware testing.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience in hardware and software integration process.
• Experience developing and managing strong relationships with partners and customers (internal & external).

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.
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:

• Level 5: $168,300 - $247,500

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 Apr. 30, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st 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.