Lead Fault & Autonomy Engineer - Experimental Space Programs

Boeing

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 153,000 - 207,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Boeing Company seeks a Lead Fault & Autonomy Engineer for Experimental Space Programs in El Segundo, onsite only. You will lead fault-tolerance engineering for first-of-kind space vehicles, develop autonomy aligned with risk tolerance, and present review packages to senior leadership.

You will analyze failure modes, drive software requirements for onboard fault protection, and coordinate with cross-functional teams across satellites, launch vehicles, and missions.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance required for this role.
BS degree in engineering, engineering tech, physics, or CS.
5+ years of systems engineering experience.
3+ years of failure analysis experience.

Responsibilities

Support technology integration for space vehicles and missions.
Develop and present review packages to senior leadership.
Ensure redundancy for fault tolerance in hardware designs.
Develop onboard fault protection software requirements.
Design autonomous procedures to recover from failures.
Provide on-call support for system anomalies.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Satellite Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Failure Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

FMECA

Fault Tree Analysis

Job description

Lead Fault & Autonomy Engineer - Experimental Space Programs

Company:

The Boeing Company

Position Responsibilities:

Support technology integration for and development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions
Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership
Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere
Ensure system hardware designs have adequate redundancy for required levels of fault tolerance
Develop autonomy aligned with customer risk tolerance in the presence of anomalies
Analyze system failure modes (via failure mode effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) or fault tree analysis)
Develop software requirements for onboard fault protection to detect and isolate failures and transition to spacecraft safing modes
Design autonomy or ground procedures to recover from failures
Provide occasional on-call support for system anomalies

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

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

This position requires an active U.S.Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
3+ years of direct experience with Satellite Systems Engineering groups.
5+ years of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, and/or software engineering.
3+ years of experience with failure analysis (performing or review).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Master’s degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
7 years of systems engineering experience
5 years of project management experience
Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers
Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems
Experience with failure analysis techniques (e.g, Fault Tree, FMECA)
Experience with spacecraft mission operations
Broad knowledge across spacecraft subsystems

Conflict of Interest:

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

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 criteriaismet as outlined in our policies.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, 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.

The Boeing Company 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 (Lead - Level 4): $153,000 - $207,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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