Lead GN&C Engineer, Astrodynamics & Spaceflight Sim

Boeing

Seal Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 239,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers (Experienced, Lead, Senior) to join our ESG team in Seal Beach, CA. You will design GN&C algorithms, build fidelity simulations, test flight software, and support integration and flight testing for space missions.

Join a fast-paced, multidisciplinary group delivering first-of-a-kind space capabilities. Lead projects, mentor engineers, and advance GN&C practices across aerospace programs including on-site in Seal Beach or El

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering or related field required.
  • Active Tier 5 clearance (SSBI) required.
  • 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent.
  • Engineering 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 guidance laws and autonomy tools for on-orbit operations.
  • Supports troubleshooting of operational anomalies and test procedures.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink
C/C++ programming
Spacecraft GN&C knowledge
Dynamic/system modeling
Leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink tooling

Job description

The Boeing Company is seeking Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers (Experienced, Lead, Senior) to join our ESG team in Seal Beach, CA. You will design GN&C algorithms, build fidelity simulations, test flight software, and support integration and flight testing for space missions.

Join a fast-paced, multidisciplinary group delivering first-of-a-kind space capabilities. Lead projects, mentor engineers, and advance GN&C practices across aerospace programs including on-site in Seal Beach or El

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