Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer – Experienced

Boeing

. Define Guidance, Navigation and Control mission requirements and ensure requirements traceability and quality from the system level to component level .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeHazelwood • Missouri • United StatesSenior💰 $115,600 - $193,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Guidance, Navigation and Control engineering, with a strong focus on developing and validating complex simulation models and control laws. Proficient in real-time systems implementation and flight test support, ensuring high-quality integration and performance across military aircraft programs.

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Guidance Navigation And Control EngineeringC/C++ ProgrammingMatlab/Simulink ModelingHardware In The Loop SimulationFlight Test Support

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Hard Skills

Nonlinear Simulation ModelingControl Law DesignAlgorithm ImplementationModel ValidationSignal Shaping

Soft Skills

Training And CoachingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

FORTRANPythonMatrixXFlight Simulation SoftwareVehicle Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Flight Control LawsReal-Time SystemsConflict Of Interest AssessmentMilitary Aircraft ProgramsSystem Modeling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define Guidance, Navigation and Control mission requirements and ensure requirements traceability and quality from the system level to component level
Use multidisciplinary model data to develop and refine complex, nonlinear, 6 degrees of freedom simulation models
Develop, implement, integrate and test vehicle models and controllers using C, C++, FORTRAN and Python
Design flight control laws using modern linear control design techniques and tools
Use advanced nonlinear analysis to assess and refine control law designs
Perform model validation against test data
Develop supplementary controllers, limiters, mode logic and signal shaping across the flight envelope
Incorporate control laws into the operational flight program with flight simulation and Vehicle Management Systems software engineers
Support desktop, software and real-time flight simulations
Support hardware-in-the-loop development and testing
Support flight test planning and execution
Lead design reviews, analyses, simulations and component/system testing
Train and coach others
Support new product design, development, integration and flight testing for Boeing Air Dominance military aircraft programs

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
5+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education
3+ years of experience with Guidance Navigation and Control engineering
Experience using Matlab/Simulink or MatrixX to model systems
Level 4: 9+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher preferred
Experience with simulation, system and component modeling preferred
Experience with implementing algorithms in real time systems preferred
Hardware in the Loop Simulator (HILS) experience preferred
Prior experience in flight test support preferred
Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain program access; U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting
Student Loan Match for eligible enrolled U.S. employees
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
Variable compensation opportunities