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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for boeing guidance navigation control engineer in the United States is $96,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Boeing Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing the systems that guide, navigate, and control aircraft or spacecraft. This includes working on algorithms, sensors, and control systems to ensure the vehicle follows its intended flight path safely and efficiently. GNC engineers collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate these systems into Boeing's aerospace products and may also support troubleshooting, simulation, and flight testing. Their work is crucial in ensuring the safety and reliability of both commercial and defense aerospace vehicles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Boeing Guidance Navigation Control Engineer?

To thrive as a Boeing Guidance Navigation Control Engineer, you need a strong background in aerospace engineering, control systems, and applied mathematics, often supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with simulation software (such as MATLAB/Simulink), avionics systems, and industry certifications like EIT or PE are commonly required. Exceptional problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help you translate complex technical requirements into reliable solutions. These skills are vital for ensuring the accuracy, safety, and performance of aerospace guidance and navigation systems in high-stakes environments.

What are some common challenges faced by a Boeing Guidance Navigation Control Engineer and how can they be addressed?

Boeing Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineers often encounter challenges related to integrating complex control systems with other avionics and ensuring reliability under strict safety standards. These challenges can be addressed by collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, participating in rigorous simulation and testing processes, and staying updated with the latest advancements in aerospace technology. Additionally, effective communication and documentation are crucial for troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Embracing ongoing learning and adaptability helps GNC engineers navigate the evolving technical landscape and contribute to successful aircraft development.

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Lead Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer

Hazelwood, MO • On-site

Boeing
Aviation • 10K+ employees
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$96K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Define Guidance, Navigation and Control mission requirements and ensure requirements traceability and quality from the system level to component level

  • Use multidisciplinary model data to develop and refine complex simulation models and implement vehicle models and controllers using various software languages

  • Support flight simulations, hardware in the loop development, flight testing planning and execution, and lead design reviews, analyses, and testing to ensure product delivery

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Job description

Lead Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security's Air Dominance division is hiring a Lead Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer in Hazelwood, MO.
Propelled by a team with an innovative spirit that transcends cultures, Air Dominance delivers decisive mission advantages through cutting-edge capabilities and supports design, manufacturing, and services for a broad portfolio of military aircraft. These roles will support new product design, development, integration and flight test supporting the areas of guidance, modeling and simulation, flight control and subsystem control for the expanding Air Dominance Portfolio; F-15, F/A-18, MQ-25, T-7A as well as new proprietary air dominance programs.
Flight engineers are essential to the development, safety and success of our products and solutions. Each day, they go above and beyond to meet our customers' overall mission requirements-from initial vehicle concept definition through design, test, validation and in-service support. Your expertise in areas such as Aerodynamics; Propulsion; Guidance, Navigation & Control; and Loads & Dynamics will drive the future of aerospace.
Position Responsibilities
  • Define 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
  • Use various software languages, C, C++, FORTRAN, Python, etc. to develop, implement, integrate and test vehicle models and controllers
  • Design flight control laws using modern linear control design techniques and tools to achieve design and performance targets
  • Use advanced nonlinear 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 flight simulation and Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) software engineers to incorporate control laws into the operational flight program
  • Support flight simulations including desktop, software, and real time simulations
  • Support hardware in the loop development and testing
  • Support flight testing planning and execution
  • Lead design reviews, analyses, simulations and component/system testing to ensure delivery of products that meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations
  • Train and coach others

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.
  • 5+ years of experience with Guidance Navigation and Control engineering
  • Experience using Matlab/Simulink or MatrixX to model systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher
  • Experience with simulation, system and component modeling
  • Experience with implementing algorithms in real time systems
  • Hardware in the Loop Simulator (HILS) experience
  • Prior experience in flight test support

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
  • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
  • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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: $170,850 - $231,150
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement:
This is not an Export Control position.
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. 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 award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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