CareerPlan

Spacecraft Autonomy Engineer (Experienced)

USA - El Segundo, CAFull-time$124k–$168k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens only

Core

Define requirements, design fault detection/response systems, and verify autonomous subsystems for Boeing satellite programs to ensure flight-worthy hardware/software integration.

Role type

Senior IC spacecraft autonomy engineer

Builds

Autonomous satellite subsystems (fault detection, mode architecture, system support)

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Satellite Systems

Required skills

Fault detection and response design, fault analysis, contingency modeling, mission analysis, system requirements definition, systems integration, test and verification, dynamics and control simulation

Preferred skills

C++, MATLAB, Python, VBA, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, LVDS, Ethernet, Model-based Engineering

Technologies

C++, MATLAB, Python, VBA, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, LVDS, Ethernet

Responsibilities

Develop algorithm and fault scenarios for avionics subsystems, perform fault analysis and contingency modeling, define mission parameters for flight software, support system design reviews and flight software qualification, work with GNC teams on dynamics and control simulation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC