Senior Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 171,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring a Senior Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer to join the Flight Systems Engineering Capability in Berkeley, MO. This role will support new product design, development, integration and flight test supporting the areas of flight control and subsystem control for the T-7A Red Hawk.

Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field; US-equivalent acceptable
• 14+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 12+ years related experience (preferred)
• Experience with system and component modeling
• Experience implementing algorithms in real time systems
• Experience programming in C/C#
• Advanced Control Systems coursework
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink or MatrixX

Responsibilities

• Gather, define and document GNC requirements and ensure traceability
• Develop a nonlinear 6-DoF simulation model from multidisciplinary data
• Support design of flight control laws and tools to meet targets
• Use advanced analysis to refine control law design
• Validate models against test data to improve simulation accuracy
• Develop controllers, limiters and mode logic for flight envelope
• Work with multi-discipline engineers to integrate control laws
• Support flight simulations, hardware-in-the-loop testing and flight testing
• Lead design reviews, analyses and testing to meet customer requirements
• Author and maintain engineering documentation
• Mentor less experienced engineers and resolve cross-divisional issues
• Assure cost, time efficient, creative solutions and issue disposition
• Perform complex trades studies to meet program needs

Skills

System modeling

C/C++ programming

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master of Science preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

MatrixX

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.

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 (BDS) is hiring a Senior Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to join the Flight Systems Engineering Capability in Berkeley, MO. This role will support new product design, development, integration and flight test supporting the areas of flight control and subsystem control for the T-7A Red Hawk.

Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Position Responsibilities

• Gather, define and document Guidance, Navigation and Control mission requirements and ensure requirements traceability and quality from the system level to component level
• Use multidisciplinary model data (aero, mass properties, propulsion, etc.) to develop and refine a complex, nonlinear, 6 degrees of freedom simulation model
• Support design of flight control laws and tools to achieve design and performance targets
• Use advanced analysis to assess and refine the control law design
• Perform model validation against test data to inform and improve the accuracy of the simulation environment
• Develop supplementary controllers, limiters, mode logic, and signal shaping to properly bound the performance within all areas of the flight envelope
• Work with multi-discipline engineers to incorporate control laws into the operational flight program
• Support flight simulations, hardware in the loop testing, and flight testing
• Participate in design reviews, analyses, simulations and component/system testing to ensure delivery of products that meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations
• Author and maintain engineering documentation for consistency and delivery.
• Perform and document design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems models and tools and guides less experienced engineers in performance of the designs
• Lead, organize and resolve cross-divisional problems to provide technical assistance to internal/external customers
• Assure cost, time effective, creative solutions and disposition of issues to assure customer satisfaction
• Perform a wide variety of complex trades studies to meet program requirements
• Work under consultative direction

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
• 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Master of Science degree in Engineering and 12 or more years related work experience
• Experience with system and component modeling
• Experience with implementing algorithms in a real time system
• Experience programming in C/C#
• Advanced Control Systems courses
• Experience using Matlab/Simulink or MatrixX

Drug Free Workplace

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. 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: $170,850 - $231,150.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 21, 2026.

Export Control Requirements

• 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 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. Secret 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.