Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing. We are looking for Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C) Engineers at Associate and Experienced levels to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) in Seal Beach, California, and El Segundo, California. ESG is dedicated to rapidly prototyping, developing, and fielding novel space and hypersonic capabilities, including the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous, reusable spaceplane. If you have a passion for spacecraft or aircraft GN&C, this is your opportunity to design GN&C algorithms, build high-fidelity simulations, implement and test flight software, and support integration and flight test in both atmospheric and space environments.

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.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
  • 2+ years of engineering experience or a Master's Degree.
  • Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform, or similar vehicles.
  • Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Experience developing GN&C algorithms, models, and simulations.

• Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to work effectively in broad, minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly.
  • 5+ years of 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.
  • Programming experience in C/C++ or comparable languages sufficient to implement and test GN&C algorithms.
  • 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.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for 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, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

We Offer

• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

About the Company

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.