Navigation Engineer

Relative Dynamics•Laurel, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 models services and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamics.space. Relative Dynamics Inc. is seeking to hire a Navigation Engineer, to support real-time navigation flight software development, HWIL navigation sensor integration, performance, and testing. The position is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. What You'll Get to Do: Work in a cross-functional team on the design, development, manufacture, test, and on-orbit operation of flight and ground support hardware. Play a key role in the entire cradle-to-grave product development process, including requirements development, sensor selection, algorithm design, flight software development and testing, and real-time HWIL navigation performance verification. Support aircraft testing of sensor assemblies that may require travel to test ranges within the continental U.S. Work in a team environment, supporting an exciting, dynamic, and aggressive delivery schedule. Communicate effectively through both oral and written communication. Perform other tasks as assigned. What You'll Need: Requirements: BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience preferred Extensive experience developing Kalman Filters 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 in relative navigation, image processing, and feature detection techniques Experience with C, C++, and Python Experience with GN&C sensor testing, planning, and modelling Experience with supporting a multi-disciplinary team Experience with spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics Experience with JIRA and Agile processes Experience with VxWorks and/or other realtime operating systems is preferred Experience with Git version control preferred Solid experience with navigation sensor hardware, Kalman filters, LIDAR, real-time software, Monte Carlo analysis, C/C++, Python, Trick, Bash. Ability and willingness to work under compressed and aggressive delivery schedules What You Won't Do: Feel stuck as we offer great opportunities to advance and learn Feel like a number as we're a close-knit bunch and always have each others backs Who You Are: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts Accept assignments with open cooperative positive and team-oriented attitudes Able to plan and execute plans across teams Effective communicator both written and verbal What You'll Enjoy: Competitive wage and benefits package Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance Vacation and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Great 401k with company match Employee referral program Community involvement investing and giving back to the community 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.

Requirements

BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience preferred
Extensive experience developing Kalman Filters
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 in relative navigation, image processing, and feature detection techniques
Experience with C, C++, and Python
Experience with GN&C sensor testing, planning, and modelling
Experience with supporting a multi-disciplinary team
Experience with spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics
Experience with JIRA and Agile processes
Experience with VxWorks and/or other realtime operating systems is preferred
Experience with Git version control preferred
Solid experience with navigation sensor hardware, Kalman filters, LIDAR, real-time software, Monte Carlo analysis, C/C++, Python, Trick, Bash.
Ability and willingness to work under compressed and aggressive delivery schedules

Nice To Haves

Experience with VxWorks and/or other realtime operating systems is preferred
Experience with Git version control preferred

Responsibilities

Work in a cross-functional team on the design, development, manufacture, test, and on-orbit operation of flight and ground support hardware.
Play a key role in the entire cradle-to-grave product development process, including requirements development, sensor selection, algorithm design, flight software development and testing, and real-time HWIL navigation performance verification.
Support aircraft testing of sensor assemblies that may require travel to test ranges within the continental U.S.
Work in a team environment, supporting an exciting, dynamic, and aggressive delivery schedule.
Communicate effectively through both oral and written communication.
Perform other tasks as assigned.