GN&C Automation Engineer

Relative Dynamics•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. In this role, you will be employed by Relative Dynamics and assigned to work on projects in support of a Commercial Space project.

Requirements

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
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++, 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
Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with VxWorks or other real-time operating systems is a plus
Experience with Git version control preferred
Hands-on experience with navigation sensor hardware, Kalman filtering, LIDAR, real-time software, Monte Carlo analysis, and C/C++ or Python
Experience contributing to GNC development efforts on spacecraft or satellite programs
Prior experience working with or supporting satellite systems

Responsibilities

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