Full-Time
Enterprise Software Engineering Manager
Posted on 8/12/2025
Millennium Space Systems
501-1,000 employees
Delivers national-security space missions and constellations
Compensation Overview
$141.9k - $208.8k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
El Segundo, CA, USA
In Person
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role
- Experience supporting enterprise software systems (ERP, PLM, CRM, or similar platforms)
- Demonstrated success managing hybrid teams, including contractors and offshore resources
- Strong experience collaborating with software vendors and negotiating/supporting licensing and integration efforts
- Excellent understanding of software architecture, REST APIs, and enterprise integration patterns
- Familiarity with ITIL or similar support frameworks
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers and system administrators delivering enterprise-grade applications and services
- Manage the lifecycle of enterprise software systems, including development, deployment, maintenance, and support
- Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, Security, Finance, Operations) to prioritize technical solutions
- Oversee day-to-day support operations, ensuring high availability, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
- Evaluate, onboard, and manage relationships with third-party software vendors, ensuring delivery, licensing, SLAs, and compliance
- Establish and maintain best practices in software engineering, DevOps, system administration, documentation, and change management
- Manage budgets, project timelines, and resource planning, including contractor allocation and performance oversight
- Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and support a culture of accountability, transparency, and innovation
- Experience working in highly regulated or security-conscious industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, healthcare, finance)
- Hands-on experience with platforms like Teamcenter, SAP, Salesforce, or Costpoint ERP
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines
- PMP, Scrum Master, or ITIL certifications a plus
Millennium Space Systems provides space systems for national security, delivering missile-warning and other space missions by rapidly creating affordable prototypes and satellite constellations across different orbits. Its products are designed to work correctly the first time, with an emphasis on speed to meet customer needs. The company differentiates itself by offering fast, cost-effective prototype-and-constellation solutions rather than long, expensive development cycles, focusing on reliable performance for critical space missions. The goal is to enable secure, rapid, and dependable space capabilities for national security customers.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
El Segundo, California
Founded
2001
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Targeting 26 satellite deliveries in 2026, up from 4 in 2025 via El Segundo investments.
- Tony Gingiss appointed CEO December 9, 2024, drives Boeing-Millennium integration.
- Delivered TRACERS satellites to Vandenberg June 16, 2025 for NASA mission.
What critics are saying
- Production fails 550% ramp to 26 satellites in 2026, slips schedules 6-12 months.
- Resolute design delays past 2026 bid-ready, loses to Relativity Space.
- FOO Fighter fails 2027-2028 testing, Space Development Agency terminates $414M contract.
What makes Millennium Space Systems unique
- Resolute platform fills 2-4 kW gap between Millennium small sats and Boeing large sats.
- FOO Fighter delivers fire-control sensing for hypersonic missile tracking in LEO.
- Secured spot on Space Force’s $1.84B RG-XX Andromeda contract for GEO reconnaissance.
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Benefits
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Company News
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, delivered two space vehicles for NASA's Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission to Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday, marking a key milestone in preparation for launch later this year
When Envision Employment Services Incorporated acquired Millennium in 2018, it built prototypes and delivered one or two satellites a year.
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], has appointed Tony Gingiss as its new CEO effective December 9, 2024.
Millennium Space Systems signed the initial contract to deliver the first six satellites for MTC Epoch 1 in 2023.
Kim joins Firefly from Millennium Space, a Boeing subsidiary specializing in small satellites primarily for U.S. government agencies, where he served as CEO.