Senior Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer
First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring a Senior Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to join the Flight Systems Engineering Capability in Berkeley, MO. This role will support new product design, development, integration and flight test supporting the areas of flight control and subsystem control for the T-7A Red Hawk.
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Position Responsibilities:
Gather, define and document Guidance, Navigation and Control mission requirements and ensure requirements traceability and quality from the system level to component level
Use multidisciplinary model data (aero, mass properties, propulsion, etc.) to develop and refine a complex, nonlinear, 6 degrees of freedom simulation model
Support design of flight control laws and tools to achieve design and performance targets
Use advanced analysis to assess and refine the control law design
Perform model validation against test data to inform and improve the accuracy of the simulation environment
Develop supplementary controllers, limiters, mode logic, and signal shaping to properly bound the performance within all areas of the flight envelope
Work with multi-discipline engineers to incorporate control laws into the operational flight program
Support flight simulations, hardware in the loop testing, and flight testing
Participate in design reviews, analyses, simulations and component/system testing to ensure delivery of products that meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations
Author and maintain engineering documentation for consistency and delivery.
Perform and document design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems models and tools and guides less experienced engineers in performance of the designs
Lead, organize and resolve cross-divisional problems to provide technical assistance to internal/external customers
Assure cost, time effective, creative solutions and disposition of issues to assure customer satisfaction
Perform a wide variety of complex trades studies to meet program requirements
Work under consultative direction
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
14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Master of Science degree in Engineering and 12 or more years related work experience
Experience with system and component modeling
Experience with implementing algorithms in a real time system
Experience programming in C/C#
Advanced Control Systems courses
Experience using Matlab/Simulink or MatrixX
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $170,850 - $231,150
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.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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