Senior Guidance Nav & Control Engineer (Navigation Sys/Inertial Sensor)

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Senior Guidance Nav & Control Engineer (Navigation Sys/Inertial Sensor)

El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California

Job ID: JR2026514239

Category: Security Clearance

Role Type: Onsite

Post Date: Aug. 05, 2026

Responsibilities

• Develop system architecture solutions.
• Plan and lead high NRE projects (Non-Recurring Engineering).
• Resolve technical issues and ensure the spacecraft and system are flight worthy prior to delivery.
• Develop solutions to assure customer satisfaction.
• Perform trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Assist with analyses to evaluate and optimize total system performance to meet customer and operational needs.
• Teach and mentor other systems engineers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is 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.
  • 5+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC, ACS, flight dynamics, validation, and/or systems engineering.
  • 1+ years of experience deriving and allocating requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and showing traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Experience with guidance, navigation, or control for spacecraft or rocket systems.
  • Knowledge of relevant programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, C++, Java).
  • Experience with control theory and design.

• Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Prior responsibility on spacecraft programs with demonstrable end-to-end GNC ownership.
  • Experience with model-based verification frameworks, automated test benches, and continuous integration for GNC models and flight software.
  • Exposure to real-time onboard implementation and optimization for spacecraft flight processors and FSW integration.
  • Trade study reports (propellant budget, pointing accuracy vs. mass, sensor selection) with recommended solutions and rationale.
  • Mission operations inputs: flight software interfaces, on-orbit commissioning plans, anomaly response strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), lab integration, spacecraft testbeds, and flight-test or mission operations support.
  • Mentor junior engineers, lead technical tasks or small teams, and coordinate across structures, propulsion, avionics, software, and operations organizations.
  • Level 4 (Senior): Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $153,000 - $207,000
• Relocation offered based on candidate eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and more.
• Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace.

About the Company

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.

Application Details

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 02, 2026.

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

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