Autonomy Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks an Autonomy Engineer to enable mission success through onboard fault management and autonomy for a satellite/constellation program. You will define states, modes, transitions, and analyze thresholds, contribute to CONOPS, and support end-to-end software integration and on-orbit operations as a mission specialist.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in a related field, 2+ years in satellite design/operation, and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation; advanced degrees may augment.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, STK, etc.
• Experience with satellite subsystems and system-level analysis.
• Must be able to obtain U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support fault and autonomy requirements definition, verification, and validation.
• Maintain satellite/constellation states, modes, transitions, and autonomous behaviors.
• Contribute to architecture concepts, CONOPS, and technology trade-off analyses.
• Design and validate onboard fault detection, isolation, and responses; perform end-to-end validation.
• Support on-console operations for on-orbit missions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

US Citizenship

Satellite design/operation

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

STK

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

STK

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

Autonomy Engineering is focused on enabling mission success through comprehensive on-board fault management and autonomy. Engineers in the group are integral throughout the entire program lifecycle. They define the underlying architecture for fault detection, isolation, and response (FDIR), and own the development and validation of satellite/constellation specific fault configuration(s). They are the chief architects and implementers of satellite/constellation autonomy, ensuring mission level objectives are met and spacecraft health and safety are always maintained. They are key stakeholders in the design and validation of mission CONOPS and Design Reference Missions (DRM), and participate in comprehensive end-to-end software integration, validation, and testing.

As an Autonomy Engineer you will support Autonomy for a program, study, or proposal. You will evaluate fault & autonomy requirements; define states, modes, and transitions; support development of the fault & autonomy architecture for satellites/constellations, including fault-tolerance and redundancy requirements; define and analyze thresholds and persistence of on-board fault tests; design and test fault responses to ensure containment of failed hardware and health and safety of on-orbit satellites; provide tools and procedures for use during on-orbit mission operations; and support on-console mission operations for on-orbit spacecraft as a mission specialist.

This position's internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for Level 2.

Position Responsibilities

• Support fault and autonomy requirements definition, verification, and validation

• Maintain satellite/constellation states, modes, transitions, and other autonomous spacecraft behaviors

• Contribute to architecture concepts, CONOPS, and technology trade-off analyses

• Design and validate onboard fault detection, isolation, and responses and perform end-to-end validation of autonomy products and behaviors

• Support on-console operations for on-orbit missions

• Other duties as assigned

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 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

• 2+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation. Advanced degrees may augment years of industry experience.

• Familiarity with common analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, STK, etc.

• Experience with one or more satellite subsystems and/or system-level analysis

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Exceptional critical thinking skills and an ability to notice and debug problems with minimal guidance

• Ability to anticipate effects and interactions for varying cases across a complex system

• 5+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation

• Experience with fault management strategies/architectures for safety of mission critical systems

• Experience with autonomous system design and analysis

• Ability to plan and execute integrated system fault management and autonomy V&V (validation and verification)

• Experience with satellite end-to-end testing

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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

• This role will be on 1st Shift

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.

Millennium Space Systems 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 a number of 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

• Level 2: $98,600 - $145,000

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Category = Engineering

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.