Autonomy Engineering Manager

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.

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 the Autonomy Engineering Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for technical, budget, and resource allocation to meet team member needs, customer requirements, program needs, and company goals. You will set the engineering standard for the team, define roles and responsibilities, establish processes/workflow, and facilitate mentorship and training by Autonomy Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

You will ensure that programs are adequately staffed and program objectives are met on time and on budget. You will be involved in forecasting future staffing needs based on the new business pipeline, and you will work side-by-side with Millennium Recruiting to build the team at all experience levels. You will manage the performance of all members of the Autonomy team.

You will coordinate Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and process/tool improvement initiatives with subject matter experts. Successful engineering team leads possess technical knowledge in the group's discipline as well as the leadership and communication skills needed to interact with engineers and the broader Millennium organization (Programs, Manufacturing, Mission Operations, HR, Recruiting, etc.). This position's internal job code is Systems Engineer Manager.

Our team is currently hiring for Level K.

• Manage team of ~10 engineers, including mentorship task assignments, facilitation of communication, and regular feedback
• Perform technical review in the area of Autonomy with support from SMEs
• Drive execution on programs for the Autonomy subsystem
• Develop and improve of engineering process
• Define the team's organizational, scope, and workflow to promote efficiency
• Grow the team through hiring and internal development

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years experience in satellite design and/or operation
• 1-2 years experience as a technical leader managing complex projects or teams of engineers
• Strong Autonomy fundamentals and spacecraft system level knowledge (1+ year experience)
• Familiarity with satellite hardware and software (5 years experience)
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

• 9+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation
• Functional management experience
• Advanced understanding of satellite fault detection, isolation and response, as well as autonomy architectures
• Experience defining satellite & constellation CONOPS
• Experience in the…