... recommended operating procedure (ROP) authors. As a Fault and Autonomy Engineer, you will be ... Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems * Experience with ...
... recommended operating procedure (ROP) authors. As a Fault and Autonomy Engineer, you will be ... Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems * Experience with ...
Lead Fault & Autonomy Engineer - Experimental Space Programs
Herndon, VA · On-site
$105K - $138K/yr
... recommended operating procedure (ROP) authors. As a Fault and Autonomy Engineer, you will be ... Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems * Experience with ...
Lead Fault & Autonomy Engineer - Experimental Space Programs
Herndon, VA · On-site
$105K - $138K/yr
... recommended operating procedure (ROP) authors. As a Fault and Autonomy Engineer, you will be ... Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems * Experience with ...
UAS Test Site Research Operator
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
$16 - $19.75/hr
... autonomous systems to serve as a supporting pilot and operations specialist of uncrewed aerial ... vehicle, ability to work outside in environmental conditions for up to 10 hours, as well as the ...
UAS Test Site Research Operator
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
$16 - $19.75/hr
... autonomous systems to serve as a supporting pilot and operations specialist of uncrewed aerial ... vehicle, ability to work outside in environmental conditions for up to 10 hours, as well as the ...
UAS Test Site Research Operator
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
$16 - $19.75/hr
... vehicle, ability to work outside in environmental conditions for up to 10 hours, as well as the ... Experience with piloting autonomous and/or uncrewed aircraft FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107 ...
UAS Test Site Research Operator
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
$16 - $19.75/hr
... vehicle, ability to work outside in environmental conditions for up to 10 hours, as well as the ... Experience with piloting autonomous and/or uncrewed aircraft FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107 ...
Autonomy Engineer (Contingent) (Chantilly, VA; Denver Metro Area; ...)
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$135K - $215K/yr
Contribute autonomy-focused content to documentation, operator guides, training materials, and ... Experience with autonomy for robotics, UAVs, or space vehicles. * Working knowledge of aerospace ...
Autonomy Engineer (Contingent) (Chantilly, VA; Denver Metro Area; ...)
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$135K - $215K/yr
Contribute autonomy-focused content to documentation, operator guides, training materials, and ... Experience with autonomy for robotics, UAVs, or space vehicles. * Working knowledge of aerospace ...
Autonomy Engineer (Contingent) (Chantilly, VA; Denver Metro Area; ...)
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$135K - $215K/yr
Contribute autonomy-focused content to documentation, operator guides, training materials, and ... Experience with autonomy for robotics, UAVs, or space vehicles. * Working knowledge of aerospace ...
Autonomy Engineer (Contingent) (Chantilly, VA; Denver Metro Area; ...)
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$135K - $215K/yr
Contribute autonomy-focused content to documentation, operator guides, training materials, and ... Experience with autonomy for robotics, UAVs, or space vehicles. * Working knowledge of aerospace ...
... autonomous, self-driven, pro-active, and a team player. • Motor vehicle operator (required). Benefits and Perks: • Base salary, uncapped commissionable opportunity, bonus programs & sales ...
... autonomous, self-driven, pro-active, and a team player. • Motor vehicle operator (required). Benefits and Perks: • Base salary, uncapped commissionable opportunity, bonus programs & sales ...
Associate, Regional Vehicle Distribution (Northern, VA)
Mclean, VA · On-site
$56K - $78K/yr
Exercise discretion in vehicle allocation, billing, collections, pool car assignments, and shipment decisions while operating with a high degree of autonomy. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE * Must be ...
Associate, Regional Vehicle Distribution (Northern, VA)
Mclean, VA · On-site
$56K - $78K/yr
Exercise discretion in vehicle allocation, billing, collections, pool car assignments, and shipment decisions while operating with a high degree of autonomy. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE * Must be ...
Associate, Regional Vehicle Distribution (Northern, VA)
Mclean, VA · On-site
$56K - $78K/yr
Exercise discretion in vehicle allocation, billing, collections, pool car assignments, and shipment decisions while operating with a high degree of autonomy. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE * Must be ...
Associate, Regional Vehicle Distribution (Northern, VA)
Mclean, VA · On-site
$56K - $78K/yr
Exercise discretion in vehicle allocation, billing, collections, pool car assignments, and shipment decisions while operating with a high degree of autonomy. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE * Must be ...
Autonomy Engineer (Contingent) (Chantilly, VA; Denver Metro Area; Herndon, VA; Hybrid; Northern V...
Chantilly, VA · Hybrid
$135K - $215K/yr
Contribute autonomy-focused content to documentation, operator guides, training materials, and ... UAVs, or space vehicles. Working knowledge of aerospace mission dynamics or space-domain ...
Autonomy Engineer (Contingent) (Chantilly, VA; Denver Metro Area; Herndon, VA; Hybrid; Northern V...
Chantilly, VA · Hybrid
$135K - $215K/yr
Contribute autonomy-focused content to documentation, operator guides, training materials, and ... UAVs, or space vehicles. Working knowledge of aerospace mission dynamics or space-domain ...
Part-Time Vacancy Data Operator
Ruther Glen, VA · On-site
$25 - $35/hr
Autonomy: You manage your own routing, schedule, and territory. * Efficiency: Standard inspections ... A fuel-efficient vehicle and comfort with country roads are especially valuable. Requirements As an ...
Part-Time Vacancy Data Operator
Ruther Glen, VA · On-site
$25 - $35/hr
Autonomy: You manage your own routing, schedule, and territory. * Efficiency: Standard inspections ... A fuel-efficient vehicle and comfort with country roads are especially valuable. Requirements As an ...
Manufacturing Technician
Front Royal, VA · On-site
$26.21/hr
... autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and ... Operatives (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) We consider an individual ...
Manufacturing Technician
Front Royal, VA · On-site
$26.21/hr
... autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and ... Operatives (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) We consider an individual ...
... autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and ... Operatives (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) We consider an individual ...
... autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and ... Operatives (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) We consider an individual ...
$70K - $75K/yr
The Glydways system is a groundbreaking network of carbon-neutral, interconnected transit pathways powered by standardized autonomous vehicles on dedicated roadways. Operating 24/7 with on-demand ...
$70K - $75K/yr
The Glydways system is a groundbreaking network of carbon-neutral, interconnected transit pathways powered by standardized autonomous vehicles on dedicated roadways. Operating 24/7 with on-demand ...
Software Engineer 3 - 28481
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$96K - $138K/yr
... vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine ... Experience with Linux operating systems * Experience with Atlassian tools * Strong knowledge of ...
Software Engineer 3 - 28481
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$96K - $138K/yr
... vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine ... Experience with Linux operating systems * Experience with Atlassian tools * Strong knowledge of ...
Software Engineer 3 - 28481 with Security Clearance
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$96K - $138K/yr
... vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine ... Experience with Linux operating systems * Experience with Atlassian tools * Strong knowledge of ...
Software Engineer 3 - 28481 with Security Clearance
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$96K - $138K/yr
... vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine ... Experience with Linux operating systems * Experience with Atlassian tools * Strong knowledge of ...
Software Engineer 3 - 28481
$96K - $138K/yr
... vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine ... Experience with Linux operating systems * Experience with Atlassian tools * Strong knowledge of ...
Software Engineer 3 - 28481
$96K - $138K/yr
... vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine ... Experience with Linux operating systems * Experience with Atlassian tools * Strong knowledge of ...
$60K/yr
The Glydways system is a groundbreaking network of carbon-neutral, interconnected transit pathways powered by standardized autonomous vehicles on dedicated roadways. Operating 24/7 with on-demand ...
$60K/yr
The Glydways system is a groundbreaking network of carbon-neutral, interconnected transit pathways powered by standardized autonomous vehicles on dedicated roadways. Operating 24/7 with on-demand ...
Freelance Vacancy Compliance Operator
Stafford, VA · On-site
$25 - $35/hr
Autonomy: You manage your own routing, schedule, and territory. * Efficiency: Standard inspections ... Reliable, fuel-efficient vehicle. * Smartphone (Android or iPhone) capable of running mobile ...
Freelance Vacancy Compliance Operator
Stafford, VA · On-site
$25 - $35/hr
Autonomy: You manage your own routing, schedule, and territory. * Efficiency: Standard inspections ... Reliable, fuel-efficient vehicle. * Smartphone (Android or iPhone) capable of running mobile ...
... autonomous vehicles that can interpret the world. Bringing to life what has never been realized ... This includes the total systems lifecycle of planning, crafting, implementing, operating and ...
... autonomous vehicles that can interpret the world. Bringing to life what has never been realized ... This includes the total systems lifecycle of planning, crafting, implementing, operating and ...
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| Aspect | Autonomous Vehicle Operator | Delivery Driver |
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| Required Credentials | Driver's license, safety training, sometimes certification in vehicle operation | Driver's license, route knowledge, delivery-specific training |
| Work Environment | Monitoring autonomous vehicles, remote or on-site, in urban or suburban areas | Driving vehicles to deliver goods, often on fixed routes or schedules |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Tech companies, autonomous vehicle services, logistics firms | Retail, food services, courier companies |
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$147K - $171K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Life, Retirement
Posted 24 days ago
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Job description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Experimental Systems Group (ESG) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Fault & Autonomy Engineer to join our team located in Seal Beach, CA, with potential options to work from El Segundo, CA, Aurora, CO, or Herndon, VA based on candidate eligibility. As a Fault & Autonomy Engineer in ESG, you will have the opportunity to personally contribute to the development of new first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies including the X-37B, the world's first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane, which is continuing to shape the future of space technology while currently flying its eighth mission.
As a member of our Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Mission Design team, you will join a diverse team of system architects, Concept of Operations (ConOps) developers, fault and autonomy designers, and recommended operating procedure (ROP) authors.
As a Fault and Autonomy Engineer, you will be expected to lead coordination across all internal and external stakeholders to drive development and implementation of an optimal fault and autonomy architecture for your assigned program(s). You will serve as a core point of contact for customers and will work directly with subject matter experts across the business to quickly iterate and converge on achievable solutions that meet our customers' needs. 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 project 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:
- Support technology integration for and development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions
- Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership
- Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere
- Ensure system hardware designs have adequate redundancy for required levels of fault tolerance
- Develop autonomy aligned with customer risk tolerance in the presence of anomalies
- Analyze system failure modes (via failure mode effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) or fault tree analysis)
- Develop software requirements for onboard fault protection to detect and isolate failures and transition to spacecraft safing modes
- Design autonomy or ground procedures to recover from failures
- Provide occasional on-call support for system anomalies
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- This position requires an active U.S.Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
- 1+ years of direct experience with Satellite Systems Engineering groups.
- 1+ years of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, and/or software engineering.
- 1+ years of experience with failure analysis (performing or review).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Master's degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
- 3 years of systems engineering experience
- 2 years of project management experience
- Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers
- Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems
- Experience with failure analysis techniques (e.g, Fault Tree, FMECA)
- Experience with spacecraft mission operations
- Broad knowledge across spacecraft subsystems
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 criteriaismet as outlined in our policies.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Note:Basic relocation will be offeredfor eligible internal candidates.
Pay & Benefits:
At 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, anda number ofprograms 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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range (Experienced - Level 3): $124,100 - $167,900
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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