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 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.
What You'll Get to Do: - 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
What You'll Need: Required Skills & Experience - 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
- Familiarity with VxWorks or other real-time operating systems is a plus
- Experience with Git version control preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively
Preferred Skills & Experience - 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
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
