Senior GN&C Engineer for Spacecraft & Re-entry (Contract)

Boeing; Seal Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 135,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s ESG group in Seal Beach, CA seeks a GN&C Engineer 4 on a 1-year contract. You will design GN&C algorithms, build high fidelity simulations, implement and test flight software, and support integration and flight tests for space and hypersonic platforms.

The role requires a BS in engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience, MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related fields (including manufacturing tech, CS, data science, math, physics or chemistry).
• 5+ years of related work experience; advanced degrees may qualify (PhD, Master's +3+ years).
• Engineering experience with aircraft, missiles, spacecraft, autonomous platforms or similar vehicles.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations.
• Experience developing with C/C++, Python or C#.
• Active Tier 5 clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify GN&C algorithms for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, and hypersonic/airborne platforms.
• Develop and maintain 6 DOF dynamics simulations and 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 re-entry guidance and flight control.
• Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on orbit and atmospheric operations.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders.
• Independently identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and implement reusable tools and automations.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Python

GN&C algorithms

System design

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related fields

Job description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s ESG group in Seal Beach, CA seeks a GN&C Engineer 4 on a 1-year contract. You will design GN&C algorithms, build high fidelity simulations, implement and test flight software, and support integration and flight tests for space and hypersonic platforms.

The role requires a BS in engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience, MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.