Autonomy Engineering Manager - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, is seeking an Autonomy Engineering Manager to lead the Autonomy team focused on fault management and spacecraft autonomy. You will oversee staffing, mentoring, and process improvements while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to meet program objectives.

You will drive technical reviews, forecast staffing needs, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of autonomy solutions across satellite programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in satellite design and/or operation.
• 1–2 years in technical leadership of complex projects or teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of ~10 engineers and provide mentorship.
• Perform technical review in Autonomy with SME support.
• Drive execution on Autonomy programs and subsystems.
• Develop and improve engineering processes.
• Define team organization, scope, and workflow.
• Grow the team through hiring and development.

Skills

Satellite design

Autonomy fundamentals

Spacecraft systems knowledge

Leadership of engineers

Satellite hardware/software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Autonomy Engineering Manager - Millennium Space Systems Company

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 the Autonomy Engineering Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for technical, budget, and resource allocation to meet team member needs, customer requirements, program needs, and company goals. You will set the engineering standard for the team, define roles and responsibilities, establish processes/workflow, and facilitate mentorship and training by Autonomy Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). You will ensure that programs are adequately staffed and program objectives are met on time and on budget. You will be involved in forecasting future staffing needs based on the new business pipeline, and you will work side-by-side with Millennium Recruiting to build the team at all experience levels. You will manage the performance of all members of the Autonomy team. You will coordinate Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and process/tool improvement initiatives with subject matter experts. Successful engineering team leads possess technical knowledge in the group's discipline as well as the leadership and communication skills needed to interact with engineers and the broader Millennium organization (Programs, Manufacturing, Mission Operations, HR, Recruiting, etc.). This position's internal job code is Systems Engineer Manager. Our team is currently hiring for Level K.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage team of ~10 engineers, including mentorship task assignments, facilitation of communication, and regular feedback
• Perform technical review in the area of Autonomy with support from SMEs
• Drive execution on programs for the Autonomy subsystem
• Develop and improve of engineering process
• Define the team's organizational, scope, and workflow to promote efficiency
• Grow the team through hiring and internal development
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years experience in satellite design and/or operation
• 1-2 years experience as a technical leader managing complex projects or teams of engineers
• Strong Autonomy fundamentals and spacecraft system level knowledge (1+ year experience)
• Familiarity with satellite hardware and software (5 years experience)
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 9+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation
• Functional management experience
• Advanced understanding of satellite fault detection, isolation and response, as well as autonomy architectures
• Experience defining satellite & constellation CONOPS
• Experience in the on-orbit operation of satellites
• Deep experience in one or more satellite subsystems, including GNC, Power, Thermal, Flight Software, Payloads, Communication, etc.
• Strong fundamentals of project management, including monitoring cost and schedule performance
• Possess TS/SCI clearance

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. Shift 1 (United States of America)

Total Rewards

• competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Pay Range

Level K: $151,300 - $222,500

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Equal Opportunity

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. EEO is the law.

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