Millennium Space Systems Summer 2026 Internship Program – Manufacturing Engineering

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

2d • $21 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Avionics Manufacturing Engineering intern will work side-by-side with our Manufacturing Engineers in developing, qualifying, and improving manufacturing systems for the reliable build of spacecraft avionics products. They will gain hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing processes and to deliver process improvements that cut cycle time and increase first pass yield to support high-rate space vehicle production. This role offers broad and in-depth exposure to avionics products across many spacecraft subsystems and opportunities to make significant improvements to product design for manufacturability and process efficiency. Over the course of our 10-12 week internship experience you will have the opportunity to:

Requirements

• Junior or Senior standing in an Engineering Discipline from an ABET Accredited University
• GPA >3.0
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals and policies and recommend changes to procedures
• Familiarity with manufacturing engineering principles and concepts such as machining, soldering, and mechanical assembly
• Past project experience involving the design and build of an electronics assembly or electromechanical mechanism
• These positions 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.
• Additionally, some positions may require the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong academic performance (preferred GPA of 3.0 or above)
• Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations
• Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research or engineering internships
• Exceptional communication skills and interest and enthusiasm related to engineering, aerospace and a career with Boeing
• Junior or Senior class standing
• Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes
• Create custom tools and production aids to reduce defects and cycle time
• Author procedures for the manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies
• Support assembly technicians with complex builds and test engineers with investigating test failures
• Generate analytical reports by gathering manufacturing metrics, organizing the data, and conducting performance analysis

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed