GN&C Hardware Engineer

Relative Dynamics•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Relative Dynamics is seeking a GN&C Hardware Engineer to support the lunar mission portfolio for a Commercial Space customer. This is a hybrid role requiring regular on-site work in Houston, TX. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience supporting spacecraft GN&C hardware development, integration, or test.
Experience working with aerospace flight hardware suppliers and qualification processes.
Familiarity with GN&C sensors and actuators such as IMUs, star trackers, sun sensors, reaction wheels, and thrusters.
Experience with camera and lens design parameters (focal length, IFOV, FOV, etc.), camera calibration, and hardware testing.
Understanding of spacecraft avionics architectures and hardware interfaces.
Experience supporting environmental and functional testing of flight hardware.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Flexible and adaptable to changing program needs and schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience with integrated optical design and software tools (ZEMAX, etc.), multi-bounce ray-tracing tools (FRED, etc.), camera baffledesignand optimization.
Experience with camera/optical thermal and radiation testing.
Experience with principles of optical navigation and/or observational astronomy, including image processing as it pertains to spacecraft navigation.

Responsibilities

Support the selection, specification, and integration of GN&C flight hardware, including sensors and actuators, across multiple missions.
Develop hardware requirements and interface definitions in collaboration with GN&C, avionics, and systems engineering teams.
Support procurement, vendor technical management, and hardware qualification activities.
Perform hardware trade studies, performance analyses, and risk assessments.
Support environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC) and acceptance testing of GN&C hardware.
Assist with hardware integration, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution during assembly, integration, and test (AIT).
Support GN&C hardware verification and validation activities, including test planning and execution.
Contribute to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and integrated system test campaigns.
Generate hardware documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and verification reports.
Support flight readiness, mission operations preparation, and post-test/post-flight analysis as required.