GN&C Automation Engineer

Relative Dynamics; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Relative Dynamics is seeking a GN&C Automation Engineer to support the lunar mission portfolio for a Commercial Space customer. This hybrid role requires regular on-site work in Houston, TX or Glen Burnie, MD and is not eligible for remote work.

You will develop and test GNC software and integrate sensors and effectors for lunar spacecraft. You will collaborate with software and hardware teams, perform 6-DOF simulations, and contribute to real-time flight software development in C/C++ and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 3–7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing spacecraft automation software.
• Experience with real time software development.
• Familiarity with GN&C hardware including IMU, Star Trackers, GPS, LIDAR and/or OpNav systems.
• Experience with SWIL and/or HWIL testing and integration.
• Proficiency in C, C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with GN&C sensor testing, planning, or modeling.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Foundational knowledge of spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics.
• Experience with JIRA and Agile development processes.
• Familiarity with VxWorks or other real-time operating systems is a plus.
• Experience with Git version control preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of the GNC system for a lunar spacecraft.
• Support real time GNC flight software development, HWIL integration, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across software and hardware systems.
• Develop test and peer review GNC flight software in C and C++.
• Support selection, assessment, and integration of GNC sensors and effector systems.
• Execute and analyze 6 DOF simulations to evaluate on-orbit performance.
• Assist in real-time flight software development, integration, and testing.

Skills

GNC software development

Real-time software development

C/C++

Python

Navigation sensor testing

GNC hardware

JIRA

Agile development

Git

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field (3–7 years experience)

Tools

JIRA

Git

VxWorks

Job description

At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering services and technology development Visit us at wwwrelativedynamicsspace Relative Dynamics is a subcontractor supporting a Commercial Space contract In this role you will be employed by Relative Dynamics and assigned to work on projects in support of a Commercial Space project Relative Dynamics is seeking a GN&C Automation Engineer to support the lunar mission portfolio for a Commercial Space customer This is a hybrid role requiring regular on site work in either Houston TX or Glen Burnie MD This role is not eligible for remote work

What Youll Get to Do

• Contribute to the design development and testing of the GNC system for a lunar spacecraft which will provide navigation and communications services to lunar users
• Support real time GNC flight software development flight control automation HWIL sensor and effector integration performance analysis and testing
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams across software and hardware systems
• Develop test and peer review GNC flight software in C and C
• Support the selection assessment and integration of GNC sensors and effector systems
• Execute and analyze 6 DOF simulations to evaluate expected on orbit performance
• Support navigation HWIL sensor and effector integration and testing for a lunar satellite mission
• Assist in real time flight software development integration and testing for a lunar satellite mission

What Youll Need

• BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 37 years of relevant experience
• Experience developing spacecraft automation software
• Experience with real time software development
• Familiarity with GN&C hardware including IMU Star Trackers GPS LIDAR andor OpNav systems
• Experience with SWIL andor HWIL testing and integration
• Exposure to relative navigation image processing or feature detection techniques
• Experience supporting flight control analysis and evaluating vehicle performance and stability
• Proficiency in C C andor Python
• Experience with GN&C sensor testing planning or modeling
• Experience working in a multi disciplinary team environment
• Foundational knowledge of spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics
• Experience with JIRA and Agile development processes
• Familiarity with VxWorks or other real time operating systems is a plus
• Experience with Git version control preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication and documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Hands on experience with navigation sensor hardware
• Kalman filtering
• LIDAR real time software
• Monte Carlo analysis and CC or Python
• Experience contributing to GNC development efforts on spacecraft or satellite programs
• Prior experience working with or supporting satellite systems

Who You Are

Effective communicator who can translate complex technical concepts across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders Customer focused with the ability to support government and agency partners while maintaining high service standards Dependable and accountable consistently meeting commitments in regulated and deadline driven environments Productive and results oriented balancing quality efficiency and innovation across projects Collaborative team player who contributes to shared goals and overall organizational success

What Youll Enjoy

Grow your career with mobility continuous learning tuition reimbursement and a personal development program in a culture that rewards innovation and impact Join a high performing team that works together on meaningful mission driven work and support each other

• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision lifedisability coverage 401k with match PTO company holidays and community engagement opportunities

Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company

We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion national origin gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status