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Spacecraft Autonomy Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025457624 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 11, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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.

The Boeing Defense, Space and Security, Space and Launch Systems is seeking Experienced, Senior, or Lead Spacecraft Autonomy Systems Engineers that will support the development and management of Spacecraft Autonomous systems for programs in El Segundo, CA. This role will provide support and leadership for autonomous product requirements definition and decomposition, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification.

Typical responsibilities:

  • Provide support to Avionics subsystem in algorithm development and fault scenarios development process, and In-orbit anomaly investigations

  • System requirements definition, flowdown, and verification

  • Spacecraft Autonomy Design (Fault Detection/Response, Mode architecture, System Support functions)

  • Perform Fault Analysis

  • Support Fault Contingency Modeling (with stressing failure scenarios in various mission phases)

  • Work closely with Guidance, Navigation, Control teams for Dynamics and Control simulation as-required

  • Develop mission analysis and scenarios

  • Support System Design Reviews

  • Support Flight Software Qualification and Test Case Development

  • Define and document mission parameters for flight software use, operations, and testing

  • Participate in cost and schedule reduction initiatives

  • Launch and mission readiness and support

  • Define and maintain satellite fault design process writings

To meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite in El Segundo, CA.

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • Experienced, Level 3: Typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
  • Lead, level 4: Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
  • Senior, Level 5: Typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
  • 5 or more years' related work experience in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience developing solutions to complex technical problems.
  • Experience working with GNC sensors using MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, LVDS or Ethernet interfaces.
  • Experience in C++, MATLAB, Python, and VBA for algorithm development in general.
  • Experience in simulation and emulation development, test case development, and satellite fault design process writings..

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work Statement

This position is for 1st shift

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 level 3: $ 108,800 - $ 147,200

Summary pay range level 4: $ 135,150 - $ 182,850

Summary pay range level 5: $ 164,050 - $ 221,950


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 27, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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.

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