Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer – Associate/Experienced

Boeing

. Design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, and hypersonic/airborne platforms .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSeal Beach • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,300 - $167,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) algorithms, with proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++. Capable of applying astrodynamics, flight mechanics, and control theory to develop and validate flight software and simulations for aerospace applications.

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GN&C Algorithm DevelopmentMATLAB/Simulink ProficiencyC/C++ ProgrammingAstrodynamics and Flight MechanicsModel-Based Development

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Hard Skills

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Algorithms6-DOF Dynamics SimulationsFlight Software ImplementationTrajectory OptimizationAutonomy Tools DevelopmentClassical and Modern Control TheoryNonlinear Control DesignState Estimation and Sensor FusionGPS/INS IntegrationFlight Test Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MATLABSimulink

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security ClearanceTier 5 Background Investigation

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringAutonomous PlatformsFlight Control FunctionsOperational Anomalies TroubleshootingSimulation Artifacts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles, and hypersonic/airborne platforms
Develop and maintain 6-DOF dynamics simulations and associated analysis tools for mission and performance assessment
Implement and validate GN&C flight software using MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes
Integrate flight software 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 re-entry guidance, navigation, and flight control functions
Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on-orbit and atmospheric operations
Support troubleshooting of operational anomalies, functional tests, and service incidents
Produce concepts of operations, simulation artifacts, and test procedures to enable rapid iteration from prototype to flight test
Collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, test, and business development teams
Communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders
Identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and implement reusable tools and automations

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
2+ years of engineering experience or a Masters Degree
Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicles
Experience using MATLAB and Simulink
Experience developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required
Current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), or agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program post-start
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Ability to work effectively in broad, minimally defined design spaces and communicate technical results clearly
Programming experience in C/C++ or comparable languages sufficient to implement and test GN&C algorithms
Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion, GPS/INS, or air data systems
Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design
Model-based development experience and flight test support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Relocation based on candidate eligibility
Career growth opportunities