Guidance Navigation Control Engineer Entry Level Associate Experienced

Position Overview

Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer (Entry-Level, Associate, Experienced) at The Boeing Company. Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is seeking innovative GN&C Engineers to rapidly prototype, develop, and field novel space and hypersonic capabilities including projects like the X-37B – the world’s first fully autonomous, reusable spaceplane. In this role, you will design GN&C algorithms, build high-fidelity simulations, implement and test flight software, and support integration and flight tests in both atmospheric and space environments. Career growth opportunities abound for candidates passionate about spacecraft or aircraft GN&C. Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 (MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes) and integrate 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 support the design of 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 to enable rapid iteration from prototype to flight test.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders.
• Independently identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and implement reusable tools and automations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Strong fundamentals in astrodynamics and/or aerodynamics and linear algebra.
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Programming experience in C/C++ or comparable languages sufficient to implement and test GN&C algorithms.
• Ability to work effectively in broad, minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace/aeronautical engineering (BS/MS/PhD).
• 1+ years of related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance (formerly SSBI) is preferred.
• Experience with spacecraft operations, space environment effects, or hypersonic re‑entry GN&C.
• Experience developing simulations and mathematical models for GN&C or related problems.
• Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion (e.g., Kalman filters), GPS/INS, or air data systems.
• Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design.
• Model‑based development experience and flight test support.
• Prior work on space or hypersonic programs.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: Entry level: $76,500 - $103,500
• Salary: Associate level: $94,350 - $127,650
• Salary: Experienced level: $114,750 - $155,250
• Benefits: Total Rewards package including competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Relocation: Offered based on candidate eligibility.
• Schedule: Shift 1 (United States of America)