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Electro-Mechanical Technician Senior First Shift – Millennium Space Systems

Boeing · El Segundo, CA

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

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in El Segundo, CA. Electro-Mechanical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
Painting / coating
Day to day
about 5% travel · relocation help

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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 94 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Welding 34%
  • PLC 33%
  • Team leadership 33%
  • Tooling 32%
  • Automation 21%

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

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Relocation helpLifts up to 20 lbs

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Electro-Mechanical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis
  • ◆Assemble Electro-Mechanical assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, and standard operating procedures
  • ◆Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
  • ◆Perform visually inspect of Electro-Mechanical assemblies to drawings, engineering specifications, and written assembly, integration and test procedures
  • ◆Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
  • ◆Document non-conformances and associated rework/repair
  • ◆Soldering and reworking of through-hole and SMT components
  • ◆Support conformal coat, masking, epoxy application and coating

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)

  • ✓Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience reading blueprints, working with manufacturing plans, and reviewing instructions for aerospace manufacturing processes
  • ✓Capable of lifting 20lbs or more on a frequent basis
  • ✓Ability to stand and move (reach, bend, or stoop) to handle products for extended periods of time with only short breaks

(Desired Skills/Experience)

  • ✓More than 3 years of experience in electronics, electro-mechanical and printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience in Electro-Mechanical assembly on high reliability products
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience working with ESD, IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 standards
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience with soldering
  • ✓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 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 working in a Clean Room environment
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
  • ✓Currently hold a IPC J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 certification
  • ✓More than 3 years of experience using basic Microsoft Office and office computing systems
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Electro-Mechanical Technician Senior First 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 Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our dynamic team in El Segundo, California .

The Electro-Mechanical Technician Senior will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of manufacturing of space flight sub-systems and support equipment.

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

Position

Shift

This position is primarily 1st 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 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: $29.42 - $47.09

Millennium is a 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. Addit

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