Guidance Nav & Control Engr (Astrodynamics Analysis)

Boeing • Seal Beach, CA

3d • $119,850 - $239,200

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is hiring experienced, lead, and senior Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers to help rapidly prototype, develop, and field novel space 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. The role involves designing GN&C algorithms, building high-fidelity simulations, implementing and testing flight software, and supporting integration and flight test in space environments. Engineers will develop advanced technical capabilities and lead engineering project teams.

Positions are based in Seal Beach or El Segundo, California, or Denver, Colorado. The role requires an active Tier 5 (T5) clearance or agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program, and candidates must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Relocation may be available based on candidate eligibility. This position is not contingent upon program award and is not safety-sensitive.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
• Active Tier 5 (T5) clearance, formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), is required; the posting also states that candidates may be required to agree to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.
• At least 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineering experience with spacecraft.
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience developing GN&C algorithms, models, and simulations.
• U.S. Person status, as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, is required to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; examples include U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

• For Level 5: 14 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Level 4: 9 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• For Level 3: 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• Ability to work effectively in broad, minimally defined design spaces and communicate technical results clearly.
• Experience with spacecraft operations and space environment effects.
• Programming experience in C/C++ or comparable languages sufficient to implement and test GN&C algorithms.
• Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion, such as Kalman filters, and GPS/INS.
• Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design.
• Model-based development experience and flight test support.
• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.
• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft.
• Develop and maintain 6-DOF dynamics simulations and associated analysis tools for mission and performance assessment.
• Implement and validate GN&C flight software using MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes, and integrate it with testbeds and avionics.
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design, novel orbit concepts, and trajectory optimization.
• Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on-orbit 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 systems engineering, avionics, test, and business development teams, and communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders.
• Identify inefficiencies independently, propose solutions, and implement reusable tools and automations.
• Lead engineering project teams, mentor engineers, and advance GN&C job practices and techniques.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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