Spacecraft Autonomy Engineer (Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems seeks a Spacecraft Autonomy Engineer (Experienced) to support subsystem design and verification for Boeing satellite programs.

 

Autonomy Subsystem engineering assignments include requirements definition and flow down, systems design and fault test analysis, systems integration, test, and verification.  You will resolve technical issues and ensure hardware and software integration are flight worthy prior to delivery. This role will provide support for autonomous product requirements definition and decomposition, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification.

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Avionics subsystem in algorithm development and fault scenarios development process, and In-orbit anomaly investigations.
• System requirements definition, flowdown, and verification.
• Spacecraft Autonomy Design (Fault Detection/Response, Mode architecture, System Support functions).
• Perform Fault Analysis.
• Support Fault Contingency Modeling (with stressing failure scenarios in various mission phases).
• Work closely with Guidance, Navigation, Control teams for Dynamics and Control simulation as required.
• Develop mission analysis and scenarios.
• Support System Design Reviews.
• Support Flight Software Qualification and Test Case Development.
• Define and document mission parameters for flight software use, operations, and testing
• Participate in cost and schedule reduction initiatives.
• Launch and mission readiness and support.
• Define and maintain satellite fault design process writings.

 

To meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite in El Segundo, CA.

 

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; domestically and internationally depending on business needs.

 

This position requires at minimum DoD Secret, a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) is preferred.

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum is an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 5+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry.

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background. Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) is preferred.
• Experience developing solutions to complex technical problems.
• Experience working with GNC sensors using MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, LVDS or Ethernet interfaces.
• Experience in C++, MATLAB, Python, and VBA for algorithm development in general.
• Experience in simulation and emulation development, test case development, and satellite fault design process writings.  
• Model-based Engineering experience is a plus.
• Ability to 10% Travel is preferred

 

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

 

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

 

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

 

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

 

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, 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.  

 

The Boeing Company 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 several 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:

Experienced (Level 3):  $124,100 - $167,900

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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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