Spacecraft Autonomy Engineer (Experienced)

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems seeks an experienced Spacecraft Autonomy Engineer to support subsystem design and verification for Boeing satellite programs. The role supports autonomous product requirements definition and decomposition, systems design and analysis, systems integration, testing, and verification. The engineer resolves technical issues and ensures hardware and software integration is flight-worthy before delivery.

The position is performed onsite in El Segundo, California, to meet security standards and protocols. Travel may be required up to 10% domestically and internationally, depending on business needs. This is a first-shift position. Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility.

An active DoD Secret clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required for the security clearance. A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), is preferred. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas. The position is not contingent upon program award and is not designated safety-sensitive.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance; a U.S. security clearance that has been active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• 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.
• At least 5 years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or a similar high-tech industry.
• Ability to work onsite in El Segundo, California.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI); U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience developing solutions to complex technical problems.
• Experience working with GNC sensors using MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, LVDS, or Ethernet interfaces.
• Experience using C++, MATLAB, Python, and VBA for algorithm development.
• Experience in simulation and emulation development, test case development, and satellite fault design process documentation.
• Model-based Engineering experience.
• Willingness or ability to travel up to 10% is preferred.
• ABET-accredited education is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support Avionics subsystem algorithm development, fault-scenario development, and in-orbit anomaly investigations.
• Define, flow down, and verify system requirements.
• Design spacecraft autonomy functions, including fault detection and response, mode architecture, and system support functions.
• Perform fault analysis.
• Support fault contingency modeling, including stressing failure scenarios in various mission phases.
• Work with Guidance, Navigation, and Control teams on dynamics and control simulation as required.
• Develop mission analyses 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.
• Support launch and mission readiness.
• Define and maintain satellite fault design process documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility; basic relocation is offered for eligible internal candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level