Senior Guidance Nav & Control Engineer (Navigation Sys/Inertial Sensor)

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Flight Systems Engineer to lead requirements definition, system design, and verification for flight hardware and software. You will mentor junior engineers, conduct trade studies, and ensure onboard systems meet mission requirements on 100% onsite work.

Requirements include a BS in engineering, 5+ years in GNC/flight dynamics, experience deriving requirements, and programming in Python/C++/Java. U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain US security clearance (Top Secret/SCI).
• BS degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, math, data science or CS.
• 5+ years in spacecraft GNC, ACS, flight dynamics, validation, or systems engineering.
• 1+ years deriving and allocating requirements with traceability.
• Experience with guidance, navigation or control for spacecraft/rocket systems.
• Programming experience: Python, C++, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Develop system architecture solutions.
• Plan and lead high NRE projects and trade studies.
• Ensure spacecraft and system are flight-worthy prior to delivery.
• Develop solutions to satisfy customer requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical tasks.
• Assist analyses to optimize total system performance.

Skills

GNC

Flight dynamics

Traceability

Python

C++

Java

Control theory

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Tools

HIL

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.

This is Boeing: Each of us is an innovator on a mission to connect, protect, explore, and inspire. From seabed to outer space, you'll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks an experienced Senior Flight Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, California to develop and execute requirements definition, flow down, systems design, analysis, design verification and validation, and systems integration and test. You will also ensure flight sensors and actuators hardware meet requirements and are flight ready.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop system architecture solutions.
• Plan and lead high NRE projects (Non-Recurring Engineering).
• Resolve technical issues and ensure the spacecraft and system are flight worthy prior to delivery.
• Develop solutions to assure customer satisfaction.
• Perform trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Assist with analyses to evaluate and optimize total system performance to meet customer and operational needs.
• Teach and mentor other systems engineers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC, ACS, flight dynamics, validation, and/or systems engineering.
• 1+ years of experience deriving and allocating requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and showing traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Experience with guidance, navigation, or control for spacecraft or rocket systems.
• Knowledge of relevant programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, C++, Java).
• Experience with control theory and design.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Prior responsibility on spacecraft programs with demonstrable end-to-end GNC ownership
• Experience with model-based verification frameworks, automated test benches, and continuous integration for GNC models and flight software
• Exposure to real-time onboard implementation and optimization for spacecraft flight processors and FSW integration
• Trade study reports (propellant budget, pointing accuracy vs. mass, sensor selection) with recommended solutions and rationale
• Mission operations inputs: flight software interfaces, on-orbit commissioning plans, anomaly response strategies
• Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), lab integration, spacecraft testbeds, and flight-test or mission operations support
• Mentor junior engineers, lead technical tasks or small teams, and coordinate across structures, propulsion, avionics, software, and operations organizations
• Level 4 (Senior): Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

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.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Note:Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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 (Senior - Level 4): $153,000- $207,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 02, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.