Experienced Spacecraft Autonomy Engineer

The Boeing Defense, Space and Security, Space and Launch Systems is seeking an Experienced Spacecraft Autonomy Engineer that will develop and manage Autonomous systems for Boeing satellite programs. Typical assignments will include requirements definition and flowdown, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification. This position is located in El Segundo, CA and a 1st shift position.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops optimal subsystem designs, performs requirements definition and flowdown, creates operational concepts and products, develops interface requirements, and performs verification and validation

  • Performs analyses to evaluate and optimize total system performance to meet customer autonomous operation requirements

  • Resolves technical issues and ensures the spacecraft and system are flight worthy prior to delivery.

  • Creates tools and techniques to optimize, analyze, and validate performance

  • Develops solutions with cross-functional teams to assure mission success and presenting those findings to customer and senior management

  • Performs trade studies to meet program requirements

 

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

  • Experience within the aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry

  • Experience with Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience developing solutions to complex technical problems

  • Strong communication (both written and verbal)

  • Experience working with C/C++

  • Experience working with MATLAB and VBA tool development

Typical Education & Experience:
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 (Basic relocation is available for internal candidates, based on candidate eligibility.)

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

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