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Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.\nOur 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.\nJob Summary\nAutonomy 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.\nAs 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.\nThis position's internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for Level 2.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nSupport fault and autonomy requirements definition, verification, and validation\n\nMaintain satellite/constellation states, modes, transitions, and other autonomous spacecraft behaviors\n\nContribute to architecture concepts, CONOPS, and technology trade-off analyses\n\nDesign and validate onboard fault detection, isolation, and responses and perform end-to-end validation of autonomy products and behaviors\n\nSupport on-console operations for on-orbit missions\n\nOther duties as assigned\n\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.\nSecurity Clearance and Export Control Requirements\nThis position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nBachelor 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\n\n2+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation. Advanced degrees may augment years of industry experience.\n\nFamiliarity with common analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, STK, etc.\n\nExperience with one or more satellite subsystems and/or system-level analysis\n\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.\n\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nExceptional critical thinking skills and an ability to notice and debug problems with minimal guidance\n\nAbility to anticipate effects and interactions for varying cases across a complex system\n\n5+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation\n\nExperience with fault management strategies/architectures for safety of mission critical systems\n\nExperience with autonomous system design and analysis\n\nAbility to plan and execute integrated system fault management and autonomy V&V (validation and verification)\n\nExperience with satellite end-to-end testing\n\nConflict of Interest:\nSuccessful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process\nDrug Free Workplace:\nMillennium 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.\nShift:\nThis role will be on 1st Shift\n\nTotal Rewards:\nAt 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.\nMillennium 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary Pay Range:\nLevel 2: $98,600 - $145,000\n\nMillennium 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.\nCategory = Engineering\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:\nThis position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. 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