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GNC Engineer (Experienced, Senior)

Boeing logoBoeing$115,600–$231,150/yrAlbuquerque, NM, United StatesFull-timePosted 3d agoHalf of Boeing's postings come down within 14 days

This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a TS/SCI clearance.

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About the role

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 qualifications. In 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 qualifications. In 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 qualifications. In 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 Company's 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): $115,600 - $156,400

Senior (level 4): $142,800 - $193,200

Senior (level 5): $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 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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