Autonomy Engineer Millennium Space Systems

Autonomy Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Company:

Millennium Space Systems

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 an Autonomy Engineer you will support Autonomy for a program study or proposal. You will evaluate fault & autonomy requirements; define states modes and transitions; support development of the fault & autonomy architecture for satellites/constellations including fault-tolerance and redundancy requirements; define and analyze thresholds and persistence of on-board fault tests; design and test fault responses to ensure containment of failed hardware and health and safety of on-orbit satellites; provide tools and procedures for use during on-orbit mission operations; and support on-console mission operations for on-orbit spacecraft as a mission specialist.

This positions internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for Level 2.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support fault and autonomy requirements definition verification and validation

• Maintain satellite/constellation states modes transitions and other autonomous spacecraft behaviors

• Contribute to architecture concepts CONOPS and technology trade-off analyses

• Design and validate onboard fault detection isolation and responses and perform end-to-end validation of autonomy products and behaviors

• Support on-console operations for on-orbit missions

• Other duties as assigned

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 Person includes US Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 2 years experience in satellite design and/or operation. Advanced degrees may augment years of industry experience.

• Familiarity with common analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink Python STK etc.

• Experience with one or more satellite subsystems and/or system-level analysis

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Exceptional critical thinking skills and an ability to notice and debug problems with minimal guidance

• Ability to anticipate effects and interactions for varying cases across a complex system

• 5 years experience in satellite design and/or operation

• Experience with fault management strategies/architectures for safety of mission critical systems

• Experience with autonomous system design and analysis

• Ability to plan and execute integrated system fault management and autonomy V&V (validation and verification)

• Experience with satellite end-to-end testing

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company 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.

Millennium Space Systems 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 2: $98600 - $145000

Millennium is DDTC-registered ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Category Engineering

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 does not require a Security Clearance.

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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