Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers (Experienced, Lead, Senior)

The Boeing Company; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in the United States (Seal Beach/El Segundo, CA or Denver, CO) is seeking experienced Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers to design and test GN&C systems for spaceflight. You will develop high-fidelity simulations, flight software, and collaborate across systems engineering, avionics, test, and business development to rapidly prototype and field capabilities.

Opportunities span Experienced, Lead, and Senior levels, with a focus on leadership, mentorship, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Active Tier 5 clearance (SSBI) is required.
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with spacecraft.
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and verifies guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft.
• Develops and maintains 6‑DOF dynamics simulations and analysis tools for mission and performance assessment.
• Implements and validates GN&C flight software (MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes) and integrates with testbeds and avionics.
• Applies astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design and trajectory optimization.
• Develops powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on-orbit operations.
• Leads engineering project teams and mentors engineers in GN&C practices.

Skills

GN&C algorithms

Spacecraft experience

C/C++ programming

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is hiring Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers (Experienced, Lead, Senior) to join our team in Seal Beach or El Segundo, CA or Denver, Colorado.

These positions are 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. You will design GN&C algorithms, build high‑fidelity simulations, implement and test flight software, and support integration and flight test in space environments. You will develop advanced technical capabilities and lead engineering project teams.

Position Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and verifies guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft


• Develops and maintains 6‑DOF dynamics simulations and associated analysis tools for mission and performance assessment


• Implements and validates GN&C flight software (MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes) and integrate with testbeds and avionics


• Applies astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design, novel orbit concepts, and trajectory optimization


• Develops powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on‑orbit operations


• Supports troubleshooting of operational anomalies, functional tests, and service incidents


• Produces concepts of operations, simulation artifacts, and test procedures to enable rapid iteration from prototype to flight test


• Collaborates 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


• Leads engineering project teams, mentor engineers and advance job practices and techniques as it relates to GN&C

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced, Lead and Senior Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 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


• Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance, formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is required


• 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 5: 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience


• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience


• Ability to work effectively in broad, minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly


• Experience with spacecraft operations, 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 (e.g., Kalman filters), 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

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 for Lead (Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200

Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800

Summary pay range for Experience (Level 3): $119,850 - $162,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 06, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.