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Navigation | Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer (Associate, Mid-level, or Lead)-April 2024
Los Alamitos
Apr 21, 2025
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About Navigation | Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer (Associate, Mid-level, or Lead)

  Job Description

  At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

  Boeing Defense, Space and Security is seeking an Associate, Mid-level, or Lead Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) Engineer to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) located in Seal Beach, CA. ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning technology domains, and is an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment specializing in delivering new capabilities to customers rapidly and affordably. The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies including the X-37B, the world's first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane.

  As a member of our GN&C team, you will join a highly experienced and mission-focused team of engineers with specialties including hypersonic re-entry, spacecraft and aircraft GN&C, as well as new concepts in mission planning, precision maneuver and spacecraft autonomy. We work closely with Business Development teams and our customers. We rapidly prototype new concepts then deploy and iterate our designs and systems. As an engineer working in this area you will typically be engaged across multiple projects and involved in simulation development, system analysis, GN&C requirements and software development, integration, operational concept development, and flight test in both atmospheric and space environments. Our development timelines are aggressive and you will be asked to develop solutions to previously unsolved problems.

  An ideal candidate has a strong technical background in navigation, astrodynamics and/or aerodynamics, space environment and spacecraft operational knowledge, solid fundamentals in linear algebra, experience with simulation and mathematical modeling, is comfortable with MATLAB and Simulink, and has experience with C/C++ or is generally proficient in programming languages. You will need to be able to work effectively in broad, minimally-defined design spaces.

  Position Responsibilities:

  Apply navigation knowledge to support the design of missions using novel and experimental orbits or atmospheric flight.Support technology integration for and development of first-of-kind vehicles and missionsImplement, test, and verify the performance of spacecraft GN&C flight softwareSupport the development of missions in new business areasBe a self-starter that independently identifies and diagnoses problems and inefficiencies and creates fixes and tools that addresses them

  This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

  Work Authorization:

  This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

  This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistryExperience related to Navigation systems and solutions1+ years of experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicle Guidance, Navigation or Control systems

  Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience with navigation sensors - requirements, development, evaluation and testingExperience working with astrodynamicsExperience working with classical and modern control theory/design/analysisExperience operating in aerospace environmentsExperience working with aerodynamics

  Typical Education/Experience:

  Associate (Level 2):

  Bachelor's degree and typically 2 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

  Mid-Level (Level 3):

  Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

  Lead (Level 4):

  Bachelor's degree and typically 9 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 7 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

  Relocation:

  This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

  Drug Free Workplace:

  Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

  Shift Work Statement:

  This position is for 1st shift.

  At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

  The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

  The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

  Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

  Summary pay range for associate level: 88,400 - 119,600

  Summary pay range for mid-level: 108,800 - 147,200

  Summary pay range for lead level: 135,150 - 182,850

  Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

  Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

  Equal Opportunity Employer:

  Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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