Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Test and Verification Lead

Relative Dynamics•Houston, TX

17h

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 Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Test and Verification Lead to serve as a hands-on Test and Verification Lead to lead validation and verification (V&V) testing for a PNT subsystem on a commercial space customers lunar program. What You'll Get to Do: Serve as a technical leader in defining, integrating, and verifying system requirements for PNT. Provide technical leadership in the integration and testing of PNT hardware and software components, including GNSS receiver, ultra-stable oscillator, optical navigation camera, and flight software. Plan and execute validation and verification (V&V) testing on flight-like hardware and high-fidelity testbeds. Organize and lead execution of PNT V&V tests, from planning through final report. Translate high-level test objectives into executable test plans and verification strategies. Prepare and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs). Lead live test execution, troubleshoot issues, and drive them to closure. Serve as Test Conductor for integrated testing activities, coordinating required personnel, scheduling the tests, and documenting results, anomalies, troubleshooting steps, and problem resolutions Perform post-test analysis and generate clear, concise test reports. Conduct requirements analysis and flow-down, ensuring alignment with customer needs, mission objectives, and NASA standards. Generate and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, interface control documents, test plans, and procedures. What You'll Need: BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 5+ years of avionics hardware, space, robotics, or formal I&T experience preferred. Strong hardware testing and system integration experience. Experience with autonomous systems, GN&C, robotics, or self-driving vehicle hardware. Proven experience leading system-level tests on complex hardware systems. Broad technical understanding across avionics, electrical, mechanical, software, and networking. Highly organized, schedule-driven, and excellent communicator. Comfortable coordinating across teams without direct authority. 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 5+ years of avionics hardware, space, robotics, or formal I&T experience preferred.
Strong hardware testing and system integration experience.
Experience with autonomous systems, GN&C, robotics, or self-driving vehicle hardware.
Proven experience leading system-level tests on complex hardware systems.
Broad technical understanding across avionics, electrical, mechanical, software, and networking.
Highly organized, schedule-driven, and excellent communicator.
Comfortable coordinating across teams without direct authority.
Ability and willingness to work under compressed and aggressive delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical leader in defining, integrating, and verifying system requirements for PNT.
Provide technical leadership in the integration and testing of PNT hardware and software components, including GNSS receiver, ultra-stable oscillator, optical navigation camera, and flight software.
Plan and execute validation and verification (V&V) testing on flight-like hardware and high-fidelity testbeds.
Organize and lead execution of PNT V&V tests, from planning through final report.
Translate high-level test objectives into executable test plans and verification strategies.
Prepare and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
Lead live test execution, troubleshoot issues, and drive them to closure.
Serve as Test Conductor for integrated testing activities, coordinating required personnel, scheduling the tests, and documenting results, anomalies, troubleshooting steps, and problem resolutions
Perform post-test analysis and generate clear, concise test reports.
Conduct requirements analysis and flow-down, ensuring alignment with customer needs, mission objectives, and NASA standards.
Generate and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, interface control documents, test plans, and procedures.