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Propulsion Technician Senior Second Shift – Millennium Space Systems
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - El Segundo, CA
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Systems Engineer (Reliab, Maintain & Sys Health)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $145k–$145k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Propulsion Technician Senior Second Shift – 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. The Propulsion Technician’s main responsibility is to execute orbital‑tube welding for satellite propulsion systems. In addition, the technician will be tasked carry out various fabrication, integration, and testing tasks for space‑flight hardware and related support equipment. The role requires the ability to work second shift. This position's internal job code is Propulsion Subsystem Manuf Tech Senior. Our team is currently hiring for Grade 24. Position Responsibilities: • Perform Orbital tube welding for the fabrication of tube subassemblies and final propulsion tank closeouts • Assemble, install, test, route/terminate/stake/wrap thermistors, heaters, non‐flight thermocouples and heaters on spacecraft assemblies by interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications, and written assembly, integration, and test procedures • Visually inspect propulsion assemblies to drawings, engineering specifications, and written assembly, and test procedure • Operate various materials handling equipment including forklifts, overheads cranes, aerial lift equipment, flight vehicle and sub-assembly transportation equipment, truck/tractor trailer combinations and other GSE as required • Travel maybe required to support operations identified by program being supported • Capable of operating a wide range of tools. Including but not limited to, orbital tube welding machines, tack welding machines, drill press, grinders, power and hand tools • Interface and /or works closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping personnel on procedural issuers involving design, methods, tooling, cost, and other areas involved in the control of product quality • Support in areas defined by Millennium Space System Leadership as business needs require • Crosstrain / mentor new hires • Other duties as assigned This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements: This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in propulsion assembly on high reliability products (preferably aerospace products) • High School Diploma/GED • Ability to interpret drawing, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, internal and external specifications • Experience with using various hand tools and power tools Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • 5+ years of Aerospace experience • 5+ years of orbital tube welding experience • 2+ years performing thermal system component installation in aerospace • 2+ years of harness assembly and routing 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 su