
Hybrid Astrodynamics Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer (Mid-level, Senior, Lead)
Boeing · USA - Seal Beach, CA, United States Of America · Hybrid
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The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense Space & Security is seeking a 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 specializing in hypersonic re-entry and aircraft GN&C. 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 astrodynamics, autonomy, 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:
Support technology integration for and development of first-of-kind vehicles and missions
Develop and maintain 6-DOF spacecraft dynamics sim and associated analysis tools
Implement, test, and verify the performance of spacecraft GN&C flight software
Apply astrodynamics knowledge to support the design of missions using novel and experimental orbits
Support the development of powered and unpowered guidance laws and tools
Support troubleshooting of routine operational anomalies, functional tests and service incidents
Create concepts of operations, tools, and flight software for autonomous spacecraft operations
Support the development of missions in new business areas
Be a self-starter that independently identifies and diagnoses problems and inefficiencies and creates fixes and tools that addresses them
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor's degree or higher in an accredited course of study in aerospace/aeronautical engineering is strongly preferred
5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
7+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for the more senior positions
Experience with aerodynamics and flight mechanics
1+ years of experience using MATLAB or Simulink
Experience operating in aerospace environments
Experience working with classical and modern control theory/design/analysis
Experience working with navigation controls (Kalman filters, GPS/INS, air data)
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.
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 mid-level: $108,800 – $147,200
Summary pay range for senior level: $135,150 – $182,850
Summary pay range for lead level: $164,050 - $221,950
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
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.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. 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 Final Current Pre-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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