Spacecraft Autonomy Engineer (associate, Experienced or Lead)

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · El Segundo, CA

Boeing is seeking a Spacecraft Autonomy Engineer to support subsystem design and verification for satellite programs. The role involves requirements definition, systems design, fault analysis, algorithm development, and integration for autonomous spacecraft systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Provide support to Avionics subsystem in algorithm development and fault scenarios development process, and In-orbit anomaly investigations
  2. System requirements definition, flowdown, and verification
  3. Spacecraft Autonomy Design (Fault Detection/Response, Mode architecture, System Support functions)
  4. Perform Fault Analysis
  5. Support Fault Contingency Modeling (with stressing failure scenarios in various mission phases)

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • 3+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry
  • Willing to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally

Nice to have

  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • algorithm development
  • fault scenarios development
  • fault analysis
  • fault contingency modeling
  • satellite fault design process