GNC Automation Engineer for Lunar Spacecraft — On‑Site

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

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