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IT Systems Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

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Base salary $146,200  to $260,000

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in El Segundo, CA

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  • LocationEl Segundo, CA
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About this job

IT Systems Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Company:

Millennium Space Systems

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.


Job Summary: The IT Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and integrating complex systems at every stage of their lifecycle. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation with an eye toward accessibility, optimization, and security, within the infrastructure. To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate should be a highly motivated, results-driven individual who thrives in a cross-team collaborative environment.


This position's internal job is Sys Design & Integ Spec. Our team is currently hiring for levels 4 or 5.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Install and configure operating systems, software, and hardware components, and clearly document the design, maintenance, and support procedures for routine tasks to leverage IT support staff
  • Use expert-level configuration, administration and optimization of hosts and servers to ensure high availability of infrastructure and systems
  • Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
  • Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for system engineering tasks
  • Work with EGSE REAs and CAMs to develop schedules, labor profiles, and costing information
  • Lead the transition to a more DevSecOps approach to deploying and maintaining software, VMs, libraries, configuration, and administration of our ground support equipment computing infrastructure
    • Work with the EGSE and SW engineers to capture computing requirements, generate deployment schedules, etc.

Required Technical Proficiencies

  • Linux and Windows architect experience
  • VMWare vSphere and ESXi configuration and administration
  • Office 365 Tennant administration
  • Storage Services and Platforms

Preferred Technical Proficiencies

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Debian GNU/Linux
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016 R2
  • Functional experience working with Defense

Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides

  • Hardening Servers and Endpoints
  • Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
  • Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server (2012, 2014, 2016)
  • Domain Name System (DNS)
  • Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  • Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)
  • Internet Information Services (IIS)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 4 years of IT system engineering experience
  • Current CompTia Security+ Certification
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
  • VMware Certified Professional or VMware Certified Advanced Professional

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 4: $146,200 - $215,000
  • Level 5: $176,800 - $260,000

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.

Category = Information Technology & Analytics

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($146,200) is above 49% of the 2,086 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 8 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,200; the middle half runs from $124,829 to $173,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
IT Systems Engineer - Millennium Space Systems (this listing)$146,200 - $260,000
Lead or Senior Satellite Systems Ground Systems Engineer$146,200 - $239,200
Space Electronics Packaging and Mechanical Product Design and Analysis Engineer (Subject Matter Expert)$146,200 - $197,800
Project Management Specialist (General Project Mgmt)$146,200 - $197,800
Audiovisual Design & Integration Specialist (Senior or Lead)$146,200 - $239,200
ASIC / FPGA Digital Design Engineer – (Lead or Senior)$146,200 - $223,100
ASIC / FPGA Digital Design Engineer – (Lead or Senior)$146,200 - $223,100

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Boeing roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

  1. First observed on the employer's board
  2. Began meeting the published-salary criteria
  3. Absent from the employer's board; confirmation pending
  4. Closure observed on Oct 30, 2026
  5. Reappeared on the employer's board
Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-16
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: USA - El Segundo, CA (Levels 4-5 combined)

- Level 4: $146,200 - $215,000 - Level 5: $176,800 - $260,000

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  • The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
  • The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.

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