Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer – Associate or 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 designing and implementing guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft and airborne platforms, utilizing MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++. Proficient in astrodynamics, flight mechanics, and developing simulations for mission assessment and trajectory optimization.

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Guidance, Navigation, And Control (GN&C) AlgorithmsMATLAB/Simulink ProficiencyC/C++ Programming ExperienceAstrodynamics And Flight Mechanics KnowledgeFlight Test Support And Integration

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Hard Skills

Guidance, Navigation, And Control (GN&C) AlgorithmsMATLABSimulinkC/C++ Programming6-DOF Dynamics SimulationsAstrodynamicsFlight MechanicsControl TheoryModel-Based DevelopmentTrajectory Optimization

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingTroubleshootingProposing Solutions

Tools & Technologies

Simulation ArtifactsTest ProceduresTestbedsAvionicsAutonomy Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security ClearanceTier 5 (T5) Clearance

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft OperationsHypersonic Re-EntryAtmospheric Flight MechanicsSensor FusionGPS/INS

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 for 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
Support integration and flight testing in atmospheric and space environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's 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 Master's 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
A current Tier 5 (T5) clearance, formerly known as SSBI, or agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program Post-Start
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
5+ years related technical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Experience with spacecraft operations, space environment effects, or hypersonic re-entry GN&C preferred
Programming experience in C/C++ or comparable languages sufficient to implement and test GN&C algorithms preferred
Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion, GPS/INS, or air data systems preferred
Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design preferred
Model-based development experience and flight test support preferred

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
Opportunities for career growth