Principal Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer - Flight Controls

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. The

Boeing Company

is looking for

Principal

Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

to support the

Flight Controls

team in

Everett,

Washington

.

We are seeking accomplished, self-motivated engineers to design, analyze, test, and certify flight control systems and components for large commercial aircraft. In addition to supporting production and fleet operations, you will be part of a team driving the development of new derivative airplanes and preparing for the next generation of more capable, efficient, and safer airliners.

By cultivating a culture that values collaboration and safety, we ensure that our commitment to excellence resonates throughout our organization, ultimately enhancing the trust and confidence placed in us by those who fly. Develop and evaluate system and subsystem architecture alternatives to meet project objectives and requirements. Conduct trade studies to analyze and compare alternatives, rapidly converging on preferred configurations through system simulations and development test programs. Lead and support system- and component-level validation activities, including test plan development, consultation on iron bird and test rig setups, test monitoring, analysis, report authoring, supplier test report review and approval, failure analysis, and mitigation strategies. Drive certification efforts by creating required artifacts such as system safety analyses, failure modes and effects analyses (FMEA), and fault tree analyses (FTA); ensure traceability to regulatory requirements and resolve any regulatory conflicts. Support ongoing production by promptly addressing build issues at Boeing and supplier facilities, identifying and implementing design improvements to enhance build accuracy, production rate, and line safety, and resolving rejections, functional test failures, and flight squawks. Provide subject matter expertise to support global fleet operations, responding to airline and regulator inquiries, leading resolution of Service Related Problems (SRPs), and analyzing flight incidents to inform Safety Review Board (SRB) recommendations for the Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP). Collaborate effectively across functions and organizations within and outside Boeing, including manufacturing, avionics, crew operations, airplane safety, aerodynamics, supply chain management, BCA systems software, suppliers, airline customers, and regulatory agencies.

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in electrical or computer engineering. ~10+ years of experience with Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineering. ~ Current FAA Commercial Pilot license.

Experience in requirements development, design, analysis, and verification & validation of flight control systems. Experience using requirement management tools such as IBM Rational DOORS. Experience with manufacturing regulated and certified, safety critical components and software. Experience with Systems Safety Analysis, failure modes and effects analysis; fault tree analysis; common cause analysis, and single & multiple failure analysis.

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.

Union: This is a union-represented position.

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until

Mar. Citizen, U.National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 1st shift 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.