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 spacecraft and hypersonic platforms, with proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++. Capable of applying astrodynamics and flight mechanics to optimize mission design and trajectory.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GN&C Algorithm DevelopmentMATLAB/Simulink ProficiencyC/C++ DevelopmentAstrodynamics ApplicationFlight Test Support

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Hard Skills

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Algorithms6-DOF Dynamics SimulationsFlight Software ImplementationTrajectory OptimizationAerodynamics KnowledgeAutonomy Tools DevelopmentClassical Control TheoryNonlinear Control DesignModel-Based DevelopmentSensor Fusion

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MATLABSimulinkC/C++PythonTestbedsAvionics

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security ClearanceActive Tier 5 (T5) Clearance

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft OperationsHypersonic Re-EntrySpace Environment EffectsFlight Control FunctionsOperational Anomalies

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 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
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, 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
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#
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Ability to work Shift 1 (United States of America)
Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance is preferred
Experience with spacecraft operations, space environment effects, or hypersonic re-entry GN&C is preferred
Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion, GPS/INS, or air data systems is preferred
Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design is preferred
Model-based development experience and flight test support is preferred
Prior work on space or hypersonic programs is 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
Basic relocation for eligible internal candidates