About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing's Millennium Space Systems as a Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer (mid-level or lead). Join our fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have a direct impact on global security, such as missile warning and Earth observation.

Responsibilities

Deliver the GNC subsystem (hardware, software, and analysis) for a satellite program
Perform GNC subsystem design, analysis, software development, and component selection to meet program requirements
Manage the development of GNC products within the constraints of program cost and schedule
Report technical execution progress to program and company leadership, and track/mitigate risk
Interface with other satellite subsystems as well as systems engineering and program management to ensure system-level performance
Technical leadership of a team of GNC engineers in support of a program, including decomposition and delegation of tasks

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
3+ years’ experience with GNC fundamentals
1+ years’ of spacecraft system level experience
1+ years’ experience collaborating with other engineering subsystems and program leadership
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

Nice to Have

Satellite I&T and on-orbit operations experience
Demonstrated experience decomposing large/complex nebulous tasks into clearly defined subsets of work that can be done personally or delegated to other members of the team
Ability to perform complex GNC system analyses of kinematics, dynamics, and control systems using existing and/or self-developed tools
Strong fundamentals of project management, including monitoring cost and schedule performance
Ability to set direction of program work and create processes and standards to support the group
Advanced understanding of classical and modern control theory, system-level trade studies, architecture development, and systems integration & analysis
Experience as a mentor
Active TS/SCI clearance

We Offer

Competitive salary range: $123,000 - $198,750
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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position

About the Company

At Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Application Details

Job ID: JR2026515985
Category: Security Clearance
Role Type: Onsite
Post Date: Sep. 02, 2026
Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 2026

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret security clearance is required post start.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer (mid-level or lead)

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