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Mechanical Technician Senior Second Shift – Millennium Space Systems

Boeing · El Segundo, CA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Travel
5%
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in El Segundo, CA. Assembles, installs, tests, checks out and inspects mechanical spacecraft assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
Assembly lines, Tooling
Day to day
about 5% travel · relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$110k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 107 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 107 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $72k–$110k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • PLC 31%
  • ✓ Tooling 31%
  • Welding 30%
  • Team leadership 30%
  • EHS / safety 20%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Relocation helpLifts up to 20 lbs

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Assembles, installs, tests, checks out and inspects mechanical spacecraft assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
  • ◆Performs second party verifications and visually inspects mechanical assemblies to drawings, engineering specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures
  • ◆Operates various materials handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lift equipment, flight vehicle and sub-assembly transportation equipment, truck/tractor trailer combinations and other GSE as required
  • ◆Operates a wide range of machine tools. Included but not limited to, drill press, grinders, chop saw, power, and hand tools
  • ◆Interfaces and/or works closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping personnel on procedural issues involving design, methods, tooling, cost, and other areas involved in the control of product quality
  • ◆Supports in other mechanical areas defined by Millennium Space Systems Leadership as business needs require
  • ◆Cross-trains/mentors new hires

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

requirements

to support program objectives. Candidates must be able to work any shift assigned.

(Required Skills/Experience)

  • ✓High School Diploma or GED
  • ✓More than 5 years of experience with Structures Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Electrical Assembly, and/or Final Assembly
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience following written and verbal work instructions
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience in working with blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience in setting and using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and/or dial indicators
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience working with at least one of the following materials (Adhesives; Composites; Epoxy; Fabrics; Honeycomb Core; Laminates/plastics; Resins)
  • ✓Ability to stand and move (reach, bend, or stoop) to handle products for extended periods of time with only short breaks
  • ✓Capable of lifting 20lbs or more on a frequent basis

(Desired Skills/Experience)

  • ✓More than 3 years of experience using structures hand tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience using all the following Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience working in at least a 100,000 Class Clean Room environment
  • ✓More than 5 years of experience building a variety of component-level space products (e.g. avionics boxes, batteries, mechanisms, optics, printed circuit board assemblies, solar arrays, etc.)
  • ✓More than 5 years of experience with mechanical trouble shooting, disassembly and repair
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Mechanical Technician Senior Second Shift – Millennium Space Systems

Company

Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems (MSS) , a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) , is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have a 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Technician Senior to join our dynamic team in El Segundo, California .

The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of fabrication, integration and test of space flight systems and support equipment.

This position’s internal job code is Spacecraft Mechanical Technician Sr. Our team is currently hiring for grade 24.

Position

Shift

This position is primarily 2nd shift; however, there may be additional shift

Union

  • •This is an International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) hourly union-represented position.
  • •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.

Security Clearance

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.)

Basic

Conflict of Interest

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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel

Position may require travel up to 5% of the time.

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.

Pay & Benefits

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 aw

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