Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer – Experienced, Lead, Senior

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 StatesSenior💰 $124,100 - $247,250 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 aerospace applications, with proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++. Strong background in astrodynamics, flight mechanics, and model-based development is essential for effective collaboration and problem-solving in complex aerospace environments.

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Guidance, Navigation, And Control AlgorithmsMATLAB/Simulink ProficiencyC/C++ DevelopmentAstrodynamics And Flight MechanicsFlight Test Support

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Hard Skills

6-DOF Dynamics SimulationsGN&C Flight Software DevelopmentTrajectory OptimizationAutonomy Tools DevelopmentClassical And Modern Control TheorySensor FusionModel-Based DevelopmentSpacecraft OperationsHypersonic Re-Entry GN&CContinuous Evaluation Program

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTroubleshootingIdentifying Inefficiencies

Tools & Technologies

MATLABSimulinkC/C++PythonTestbedsAvionics

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Tier 5 (T5) ClearanceU.S. Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringSpacecraftHypersonic ProgramsAutonomous PlatformsFlight Control Functions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

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 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
Support rapid iteration from prototype to flight test
Collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, test, and business development teams
Communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders
Identify inefficiencies and implement reusable tools and automations
Support integration and flight testing in atmospheric and space environments

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 of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicles
Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink
Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations
Experience developing with C/C++, Python or C#
Degree in aerospace/aeronautical engineering (preferred)
10+ years related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance is preferred
Experience with spacecraft operations, space environment effects, or hypersonic re-entry GN&C (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)
Prior work on space or hypersonic programs (preferred)
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Ability to enter a Continuous Evaluation program post-start, where applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance programs
Disability insurance programs
Paid time away from work
Unpaid time away from work
Relocation based on candidate eligibility
Continuous Evaluation program post-start, where applicable