Lead Autonomy Engineer - Spacecraft FDIR & Mission Ops

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 104,550 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Lead/Senior Autonomy Engineer in El Segundo, California. This role focuses on fault management and autonomy for satellite systems, ensuring mission success through comprehensive fault detection, isolation, and response strategies.

The ideal candidate will lead the development of autonomy requirements and engage in both design and operational aspects, contributing to critical mission frameworks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation.
• Familiarity with satellite subsystems and/or system-level analysis.
• Experience in spacecraft fault detection, isolation, and response (FDIR).
• Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead fault and autonomy requirements definition, verification, and validation.
• Define satellite/constellation states, modes, transitions, and behaviors.
• Support on-console operations for on-orbit missions.
• Contribute to architecture concepts and technology trade-off analyses.

Skills

Satellite design experience

Fault detection expertise

Systems engineering analysis

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

The Boeing Company is seeking a Lead/Senior Autonomy Engineer in El Segundo, California. This role focuses on fault management and autonomy for satellite systems, ensuring mission success through comprehensive fault detection, isolation, and response strategies.

The ideal candidate will lead the development of autonomy requirements and engage in both design and operational aspects, contributing to critical mission frameworks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for security clearance.