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You will resolve technical issues and ensure hardware and software integration are flight worthy prior to delivery. This role will provide support for autonomous product requirements definition and decomposition, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nProvide support to Avionics subsystem in algorithm development and fault scenarios development process, and In-orbit anomaly investigations.\nSystem requirements definition, flowdown, and verification.\nSpacecraft Autonomy Design (Fault Detection/Response, Mode architecture, System Support functions).\nPerform Fault Analysis.\nSupport Fault Contingency Modeling (with stressing failure scenarios in various mission phases).\nWork closely with Guidance, Navigation, Control teams for Dynamics and Control simulation as required.\nDevelop mission analysis and scenarios.\nSupport System Design Reviews.\nSupport Flight Software Qualification and Test Case Development.\nDefine and document mission parameters for flight software use, operations, and testing\nParticipate in cost and schedule reduction initiatives.\nLaunch and mission readiness and support.\nDefine and maintain satellite fault design process writings.\nTo meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite in El Segundo, CA.\nTravel may be required up to 10% of the time; domestically and internationally depending on business needs.\nThis position requires at minimum DoD Secret, a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) is preferred.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nMinimum is an active DoD Secret Clearance.\nBachelor 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.\n5+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry.\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nA current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background. Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) is preferred.\nExperience developing solutions to complex technical problems.\nExperience working with GNC sensors using MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, LVDS or Ethernet interfaces.\nExperience in C++, MATLAB, Python, and VBA for algorithm development in general.\nExperience in simulation and emulation development, test case development, and satellite fault design process writings. \nModel-based Engineering experience is a plus.\nAbility to 10% Travel is preferred\nTypical Education/Experience:\nExperienced (level 3): 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.\nRelocation:\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.\nDrug Free Workplace:\nBoeing 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.\nShift Work Statement:\nThis position is for 1st shift.\nPay and Benefits:\nAt 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.\nThe 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 several 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:\nExperienced (Level 3): $124,100 - $167,900\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:\nSafety Sensitive:\nThis is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:\nThis position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). 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