Autonomy Engineer — Spacecraft Fault & Onboard Autonomy

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

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks an Autonomy Engineer (Level 2) to enable mission success through fault management and autonomy for satellite programs. You will define states, modes, and transitions, and develop architecture for fault tolerance across satellites/constellations.

The role emphasizes design verification, end-to-end validation, and on-console support for on-orbit missions within a first-shift, onsite setting. A US citizenship/security clearance path is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, STK, or similar tools.
• Ability to obtain US Citizenship and security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define fault and autonomy architecture for satellites/constellations.
• Design and validate onboard fault detection, isolation, and responses.
• Support on-console operations for on-orbit missions.
• Contribute to CONOPS and DRM validation, and end-to-end software integration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

STK

Job description

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, seeks an Autonomy Engineer (Level 2) to enable mission success through fault management and autonomy for satellite programs. You will define states, modes, and transitions, and develop architecture for fault tolerance across satellites/constellations.

The role emphasizes design verification, end-to-end validation, and on-console support for on-orbit missions within a first-shift, onsite setting. A US citizenship/security clearance path is required.