Associate Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer

Boeing • Herndon, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an entry- to early-career space subsystem engineer to join its team in Herndon, Virginia. Candidates with guidance, navigation and control (GNC) or embedded software experience are preferred, though candidates from other subsystem disciplines, including power, thermal and mechanical, are also sought. Engineers support the operational health and safety of assigned system hardware and software subsystems in a system that is supported 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The role requires working effectively in a small team and maintaining reliable attendance.

The engineer analyzes and monitors assigned subsystems throughout system operations, supports critical events, investigates anomalies, and helps diagnose and resolve system problems. The position also includes oversight of real-time software, requirements and design analysis, procedure development, and coordination and execution of system changes. Engineers work independently on assigned projects while seeking guidance from peers when needed.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a directly related field, relevant experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience, and an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance. Work may involve flexible hours, overtime and weekends with limited notice; candidates willing to work nights and occasional holidays are preferred. The position is Shift 1. It is not safety sensitive and is not contingent upon program award. Relocation assistance is not negotiable, and the employer will not sponsor employment visas. The role requires compliance with U.S. export control requirements and satisfaction of the company’s conflict-of-interest assessment process.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent qualification directly related to the work statement.
• In-depth understanding of space/ground interfaces between ground systems and space systems, including software.
• At least 2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime and weekends as needed with limited notice.
• Ability to obtain and maintain system operations certification in the role.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required.
• Must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must participate in the U.S. Government security clearance process.
• Must meet the stated drug-free workplace testing policy when its criteria are met.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace engineering degree.
• Willingness to work nights and occasional holidays.
• Experience in a satellite or aerospace operations environment.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows.
• Proficiency with Matlab.
• Experience implementing procedures to verify vehicle system state of health.
• Proficiency in Python or willingness to learn it.
• Proficiency with a scripting language such as Perl.

Responsibilities

• Characterize and analyze various subsystems for all phases of system operations.
• Diagnose system problems and identify appropriate factory support personnel to help resolve them.
• Support critical events that require engineering presence to ensure flawless execution.
• Oversee and maintain real-time software loaded to assigned systems and subsystems.
• Monitor subsystem performance and trend data using analytical tools; develop new tools as needed to improve system data analysis.
• Conduct anomaly investigations, fault isolation and recovery activities for assigned subsystems.
• Write and maintain supporting procedures and processes for assigned subsystems.
• Gather, define and document system-level requirements to support control and mission needs, and resolve requirement conflicts.
• Perform and document subsystem analysis and design to validate or assess system design and modes.
• Develop solutions and disposition issues to assure customer satisfaction.
• Design trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Work independently on assigned projects and seek guidance and support from peers as needed in a team environment.
• Coordinate system changes with relevant stakeholders before execution.
• Execute system changes according to defined processes and ensure documentation is up to date before changes.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance and disability insurance programs.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level