Experienced Spacecraft Fault & Autonomy Engineer
Company: BOEING
Location: Kent
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make
the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can
contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity,
equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 Kent Space Center (KSC)
has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Fault & Autonomy
Engineer to join our team located in Kent, WA. As a Fault &
Autonomy Engineer at KSC, you will have the opportunity to
personally contribute to the development of new first-of-kind space
vehicles and missions.As a member of our Guidance Navigation &
Controls (GN&C) team, you will join a highly experienced and
mission-focused team of engineers with specialties including
spacecraft GN&C, as well as new concepts in mission planning,
precision maneuver and fault and autonomy design. We rapidly
prototype new concepts then deploy and iterate our designs and
systems. As an engineer working in this area you will typically be
engaged across multiple projects and involved in Fault Analysis
(FMECA, Fault Tree and Branch Termination, Fault Test Threshold,
Persistence, Interference (TPI) Analysis), Fault Contingency,
provide inputs to Dynamics and Control simulations and perform
Modeling and Mission Analysis. Our development timelines are
aggressive and you will be asked to develop solutions to previously
unsolved problems.In this role, you will work in multidisciplinary
teams to bring concept of operations to fruition in support of our
customers' mission objectives. You will work both as an individual
contributor and as a technical lead. An ideal candidate has a
strong technical background across all spacecraft subsystems with
particular depth in Attitude Control Systems (ACS)/Guidance
Navigation & Control (GNC), flight software, or spacecraft
operations as well as a strong system background spanning both
space and ground domains. You will need to be able to dive into
broad, minimally-defined design spaces and effectively lead
integrated efforts.Position Responsibilities:
- Develops system fault tree and develops fault management
strategy for mission
- Understands and contributes to CONOPS development
- Develops and interprets vehicle states and modes
- Develops algorithms to implement fault management strategy,
including orbit raising techniques in off nominal conditions
- Develops operational concepts and products, develops interface
requirements, and performs verification and validation
- Performs analyses to evaluate and optimize total system
performance to meet customer autonomous operation requirements
- Resolves technical issues and ensures the spacecraft and system
are flight worthy prior to delivery
- Creates tools and techniques to optimize, analyze, and validate
performance
- Develops solutions with cross-functional teams to assure
mission success and presenting those findings to customer, chief
engineer, and senior management
- Performs trade studies to meet program requirementsThis
position is expected to be 100% onsite.-- The selected candidate
will be required to work onsite at the listed location.Work
Authorization: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. Top Secret Clearance
Post-Start is required.Basic--Qualifications (Required
Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an
accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science,
mathematics, physics or chemistry
- 3+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or
similar high-tech industryPreferred Qualifications (Desired
Skills/Experience):
- Experience in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical
Engineering
- Experience developing solutions to complex technical
problems
- Experience working with C/C++
- Experience working with MATLAB and VBA tool developmentTypical
Education & Experience: Education/experience typically acquired
through advanced technical education from an accredited course of
study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or
chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related
work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education
and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience).
In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not
required, accreditation standard.Relocation: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 shiftUnion Representation Statement:This is a
union-represented positionAt 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.Please note that the salary
information shown below is a general guideline only.-- Salaries are
based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as
market and business considerations.-- Summary pay range: 108,800 -
147,200Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control
Status: 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
requiredEqual 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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