Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers (Senior or Principal)

Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers (Senior or Principal)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space & Securitys Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is hiring Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers (Senior or Principal) to join our team in Seal Beach or El Segundo CA.

These positions are to help rapidly prototype develop and field novel space capabilities. ESG delivers first-of-kind solutions for customers in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment including the X-37B the worlds first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane. You will design GN&C algorithms build highfidelity simulations implement and test flight software and support integration and flight test in space environments. You will develop advanced technical capabilities and lead engineering project teams.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design implement and verify guidance navigation and control algorithms for spacecraft

• Develop and maintain 6DOF 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

• Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for onorbit 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 crossfunctional teams (systems engineering avionics test and business development) and communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders

• Independently identify inefficiencies propose solutions and implement reusable tools and automations

• Lead engineering project teams mentor engineers and advance job practices and techniques as it relates to GN&C

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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

• Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is required

• Level 5: 14 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Engineering experience with spacecraft

• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink

• Experience developing GN&C algorithms models and simulations.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 6: 20 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to work effectively in broad minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly

• Experience with spacecraft operations space environment effects

• Programming experience in C/C or comparable languages sufficient to implement and test GN&C algorithms

• Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion (e.g. Kalman filters) GPS/INS

• Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design

• Modelbased development experience and flight test support.

• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes

• Previous experience leading mentoring and engaging individuals and teams

• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range Senior (Level 5): $182750.00 - $247250.00

Summary pay range Principal (Level 6): $220150.00 - $297850.00

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen U.S. National lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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