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GNC Engineer (Experienced, Senior)

Boeing


Job Location:

Albuquerque, NM - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 115600 - 156400
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GNC Engineer (Experienced Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) seeks a GNC Engineer

to perform design analysis and test of controls systems for precision electro-optical systems.

Our team supports development of both directed energy and electro-optical systems.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Resolve requirement conflicts.
  • Perform and document analysis and design of Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) systems.
  • Perform model validation against test data to inform and improve the accuracy of the simulation environment.
  • Use advanced analysis to assess and refine the control law design.
  • Gather define and document Guidance Navigation and Control mission requirements and ensure requirements traceability and quality from system level to component level.
  • Develop solutions and disposition issues to assure customer satisfaction.
  • Design trade studies to meet program requirements.
  • Work across multiple disciplines such as systems engineering software and hardware.
  • Implement COTS solutions when appropriate.
  • Author and maintain engineering documentation for consistency and delivery.

This position is expected to be fully onsite in Albuquerque NM.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
  • Ability after starting in the position to get a SCI or T5 (formerly SSBI).
  • Minimum years of related experience: 3 for level 3 5 for level 4 10 for level 5.
  • Guidance Navigation and Control engineering experience.
  • Experience with a higher-level programming code (e.g. C MATLAB Python or similar).
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active TS/SCI.
  • Advanced degree in a related field or coursework in Advanced Control Systems.
  • Hardware implementation experience.
  • Experience implementing algorithms in a real time system.

Typical Education & Experience:

Experienced (level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Senior (level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Senior (level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on your eligibility. (Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.)

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:

Experienced (level 3): $115600 - $156400

Senior (level 4): $142800 - $193200

Senior (level 5): $170850 -$231150

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 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)

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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