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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Maritime and Intelligence Systems (M&IS) seeks a Navigation Engineer to deliver best solutions for today’s complex undersea engineering challenges

Products range from Autonomous Extra-Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles ( XLUUV s) to unique Integrated underwater solutions

We work for a variety of customers and on a variety of precision Position Navigation and Timing development efforts

Position Responsibilities : Support development of cutting-edge models, simulation tools, and navigation strategies for systems using sensor aided navigation techniques for a variety of applications in undersea environments

Evaluate system level requirements and establish navigation system design requirements to support design realization

Interact with some of the world’s top navigation equipment suppliers, military experts, and civilian experts while participating in team efforts to design products and review and analyze data to ensure compliance to requirements

Support developing and analyzing navigation system mechanizations, error and performance models, and component error budgets

Collect and review data from hardware-in-the-loop and system and component tests to measure and validate navigation performance against design requirements

Support candidate sensor system evaluation to increase navigation performance, decrease cost, and ensure compliance to requirements

Analyze system and component test results and identify trade opportunities to optimize performance, cost, or other attributes

To meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite in Herndon, VA

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs

This position requires an 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.) This position is contingent on clearance verification and customer concurrence

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience) : Successful completed a Tier 5 Investigation ( T5 ), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation ( SSBI ) by the federal government within the last 5 years or agreement to enter a Continuous Vetting program such that 5-year updates are no longer required

Level 3: 3 years of relevant work experience

Level 4: 5 years of relevant work experience

Experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineering

Experience developing or using modeling and simulation tools such as Python or MATLAB / Simulink

Experience in software development and programming

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) : Current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S

Citizenship required) or agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program

Active CI polygraph

1 years of experience with Position Navigation and Timing efforts

Programming skills in languages such as C / C++ with a strong foundation in software development practices

Experience in implementing algorithms in real time systems Knowledge of estimation theory , optimal estimation (e.g

Kalman filtering )

Knowledge of sensor aided navigation or inertial navigation

Knowledge of advanced mathematical principles as applied to aerospace analysis and modeling such as transform methods, computational geometry, numerical linear algebra, optimization, computational math, numerical analysis, and Monte Carlo simulation

Understanding and experience with middleware

Experience in an Agile work environment

Typical Education & Experience : Experienced (level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g

PhD, Master3 years’ related work experience)

In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

Lead (level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g

PhD4 years’ related work experience, Master7 years’ related work experience)

In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

Relocation : This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

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

Shift Work Statement : This position is for 1st shift but may require occasional compensated ad hoc support after hours

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): 108,800 – $ 147,200 Lead (level 4): 135,150 – $ 182,850 Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 22, 2025 Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements

To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S

Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120

15 is required. “U.S

Person” includes U.S

Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required Education Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

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

Shift This position is for 1st shift Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.