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GNC Engineer (Experienced, Senior)

Boeing

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Base salary $115,600  to $231,150

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Albuquerque, NM

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  • LocationAlbuquerque, NM
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About this job

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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This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
GNC Engineer (Experienced, Senior) (this listing)$115,600 - $231,150
Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer (Experienced or Senior)$115,600 - $193,200
GNC Engineer (Experienced, Senior)$115,600 - $231,150
Experienced/Senior Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer$115,600 - $193,200
Audio Visual Programmer Analyst (Experienced, Senior or Lead)$115,600 - $231,150
Product Security Engineer$116,000 - $135,900
Product Security Engineer$116,000 - $135,900

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Boeing roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

  1. First observed on the employer's board
  2. Began meeting the published-salary criteria
  3. Absent from the employer's board; confirmation pending
  4. Closure observed on Oct 31, 2026
  5. Reappeared on the employer's board
Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-16
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Location as the employer wrote it: USA - Albuquerque, NM (Levels 3-5 combined)

Experienced (level 3): $115,600 - $156,400 Senior (level 4): $142,800 - $193,200 Senior (level 5): $170,850 -$231,150

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