GNC Engineer (Experienced, Senior)

Boeing Co.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 116,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced GNC Engineer to perform design, analysis, and testing of control systems for precision electro-optical systems. The role supports both directed energy and electro-optical platforms within LEOS.

Responsibilities include requirement resolution, model validation, control law refinement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across systems engineering, software, and hardware. Relocation is offered for eligible internal candidates.

Qualifications

• GNC engineering experience.
• Experience with higher-level programming languages (C, MATLAB, Python).
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Resolve requirement conflicts.
• Design, analyze, and test GNC systems.
• Validate models against test data.
• Refine control laws using advanced analysis.
• Document requirements traceability from system to component.

Skills

GNC engineering

C MATLAB Python

Programming in C

Programming in MATLAB

Programming in Python

Education

Bachelor in Engineering or related

Job description

GNC Engineer (Experienced, Senior)

Company: The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) seeks a GNC Engineer to perform design, analysis, and test of controls systems for precision electro-optical systems. Our team supports development of both directed energy and electro-optical systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Resolve requirement conflicts.
• Perform and document analysis and design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems.
• Perform model validation against test data to inform and improve the accuracy of the simulation environment.
• Use advanced analysis to assess and refine the control law design.
• Gather, define, and document Guidance, Navigation, and Control mission requirements and ensure requirements traceability and quality from system level to component level.
• Develop solutions and disposition issues to assure customer satisfaction.
• Design trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Work across multiple disciplines such as systems engineering, software and hardware.
• Implement COTS solutions when appropriate.
• Author and maintain engineering documentation for consistency and delivery.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Ability, after starting in the position, to get a SCI or T5 (formerly SSBI).
• Minimum years of related experience: 3+ for level 3, 5+ for level 4, 10+ for level 5.
• Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineering experience.
• Experience with a higher-level programming code (e.g. C, MATLAB, Python, or similar).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active TS/SCI.
• Advanced degree in a related field or coursework in Advanced Control Systems.
• Hardware implementation experience.
• Experience implementing algorithms in a real time system.

Typical Education & Experience:

Experienced (level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on your eligibility. (Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.)

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

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.
• The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

Experienced (level 3): $115,600 - $156,400 Senior (level 4): $142,800 - $193,200 Senior (level 5): $170,850 -$231,150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program:

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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. EEO is the law. Boeing EEO Policy. Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy. Boeing Participates in E-Verify. Right to Work Statement. Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish).

Company Culture:

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.