Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer (Experienced, Lead, Senior)
About The Position
Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is hiring GN&C Engineers across Experienced, Lead, and Senior levels to rapidly prototype, develop, and field novel space and hypersonic capabilities. ESG delivers first-of-kind solutions for customers in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, including the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous, reusable spaceplane. You will design GN&C algorithms, build high‑fidelity simulations, implement and test flight software, and support integration and flight test in both atmospheric and space. Career growth opportunities are available for candidates with a passion for spacecraft or aircraft GN&C. environments.
Requirements
- 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
- 5+ years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (Ex. PhD, Master's + 3 or more years' related work experience)
- Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicles
- Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink
- Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations
- Experience developing with C/C++, Python or C#.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in aerospace/aeronautical engineering (BS/MS/PhD)
- 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
- Ability to work effectively in broad, minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly.
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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
