Boeing · 2 months ago
Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer (Experienced, Lead, Senior)
USA - Seal Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $224K/yr
3+ years expThe Boeing Company is hiring GN&C Engineers across Experienced, Lead, and Senior levels to rapidly prototype, develop, and field novel space and hypersonic capabilities. The role involves designing GN&C algorithms, building high‑fidelity simulations, implementing and testing flight software, and supporting integration and flight tests in both atmospheric and space environments.
AerospaceIndustrial
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, and hypersonic/airborne platforms
Develop and maintain 6‑DOF dynamics simulations and associated analysis tools for mission and performance assessment
Implement and validate GN&C flight software (MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes) and integrate with testbeds and avionics
Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design, novel orbit concepts, and trajectory optimization
Apply aerodynamics, atmospheric flight mechanics, and controls knowledge to support the design of re-entry guidance, navigation, and flight control functions
Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on‑orbit and atmospheric operations
Support troubleshooting of operational anomalies, functional tests, and service incidents
Produce concepts of operations, simulation artifacts, and test procedures to enable rapid iteration from prototype to flight test
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (systems engineering, avionics, test, and business development) and communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders
Independently identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and implement reusable tools and automations
Qualification
Required
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
3+ years related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong fundamentals in astrodynamics and/or aerodynamics and linear algebra
Experience developing simulations and mathematical models for GN&C or related problems
Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink
Programming experience in C/C++ or comparable languages sufficient to implement and test GN&C algorithms
Ability to work effectively in broad, minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly
Preferred
Degree in aerospace/aeronautical engineering (BS/MS/PhD)
5+ years related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance, formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is Preferred
Experience with spacecraft operations, space environment effects, or hypersonic re-entry GN&C
Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion (e.g., Kalman filters), GPS/INS, or air data systems
Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design
Model-based development experience and flight test support
Prior work on space or hypersonic programs
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Boeing
Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
CJ Nothum
CEO & Executive Communications, Senior Manager
Colton Engelke
CEO and Executive Communications
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