GNC Software Engineer

Relative Dynamics; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life/Disability coverage

401k with match

PTO

Company holidays

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

Relative Dynamics seeks a GNC Software Engineer to design, develop and test flight software for lunar missions. You will work on Kalman filtering, GN&C sensor integration, and real-time software in C/C++ within a cross-disciplinary team.

Join a fast-paced space environment and contribute to 6-DOF simulations, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and early mission development activities. This role offers remote-work eligibility and a path to impact high-profile programs.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 3–7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and implementing Kalman Filters.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python; real-time software development experience.
• Familiarity with GN&C hardware including IMU, Star Trackers, GPS, LIDAR and/or OpNav systems.
• Experience with SWIL and HWIL testing and integration.
• Exposure to relative navigation, image processing or feature detection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop GNC flight software in C and C++ and participate in design, development and testing.
• Contribute to GNC sensor selection, assessment and integration for the satellite.
• Execute and analyze 6 DOF simulations to evaluate on-orbit performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across software and hardware systems.
• Support real-time flight software development, integration and testing for the lunar mission.
• Assist in navigation HWIL sensor integration and testing.

Skills

Kalman filters

Real-time software

C/C++

Python

GN&C sensor testing

JIRA/Agile

GNC development

Git

Education

BS/MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field

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 GNC Software Engineer This role may be eligible for remote work

What Youll Get to Do

• Work in a fast paced commercial space environment on upcoming high profile lunar missions
• Contribute to the USs return to lunar operations
• Perform trajectory analysis and generation for cislunar missions rapidly responding to customer requests
• Generate analysis that plays a major role in driving mission requirements
• Contribute to the design development and testing of the GNC system for a satellite
• 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 the lunar mission
• Assist in real time flight software development integration and testing for the satellite

What Youll Need

• Required & Desired Skills BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 37 years of relevant experience
• Experience developing and implementing Kalman Filters
• 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
• Required & Desired 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
• 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