Navigation Flight Software Engineer

Relative-Dynamics; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Relative Dynamics seeks a Navigation Flight Software Engineer to support lunar mission portfolio. On-site work required in Houston, TX or Glen Burnie, MD with no remote option. You will collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team on real-time flight software for flight and ground systems and contribute to HWIL/SWIL environments.

The role emphasizes real-time software, GN&C hardware experience, and hands-on testing across the full software lifecycle in a demanding space environment.

Qualifications

• MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field; 5+ years experience preferred.
• Experience with C, C++, and Python and real-time software.
• Experience with GN&C hardware incl. IMU, Star Trackers, GPS, LIDAR and OpNav.
• Experience with SWIL and HWIL testing and integration.
• Experience with GN&C sensor testing, planning, and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support real-time navigation flight software development, HWIL navigation sensor integration, performance, and testing.
• Work in a cross-functional team on the design, development, manufacture, test, and on-orbit operation of flight and ground support software for the lunar portfolio.
• Real-time flight software development and testing.
• Integration and test of flight software in software- and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Development of software- and hardware-in-the-loop environments.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Real-time software

GN&C concepts

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Orbital mechanics

JIRA

Agile processes

Education

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Git

Trick

CSPICE

GMAT

GEONS

Bash

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 www.relativedynamics.space.

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 Navigation Flight Software Engineer to support the lunar mission portfolio for a Commercial Space customer. This role requires regular on-site work in either Houston, TX or Glen Burnie, MD. This role is not eligible for remote work.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Support real-time navigation flight software development, HWIL navigation sensor integration, performance, and testing.
• Work in a cross-functional team on the design, development, manufacture, test, and on-orbit operation of flight and ground support software for the lunar portfolio.
• Real-time flight software development and testing
• Integration and test of flight software in software- and hardware-in-the-loop environments
• Development of software- and hardware-in-the-loop environments

What You’ll Need:

Required Skills & Experience

• MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience preferred
• Experience with C, C++, and Python
• Experience with real-time software
• Experience with GN&C hardware including IMU, Star Trackers, GPS, LIDAR and OpNav
• Experience with SWIL and HWIL testing and integration
• Experience with GN&C sensor testing, planning, and modelling
• Experience supporting a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience with spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics
• Experience with JIRA and Agile processes
• Experience with Git version control preferred

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with navigation sensor hardware, Kalman filters, LIDAR, real-time software, Monte Carlo analysis, C/C++, Python, Trick, Bash, GEONS, CSPICE, GMAT, Monte
• Experience in relative navigation, image processing, and feature detection techniques
• Experience developing high fidelity, hardware/software-in-the-loop PNT or GN&C simulations

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 You'll 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, life/disability coverage, 401(k) 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.