GN&C Automation Engineer

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 services and technology development Visit us at wwwrelativedynamicsspace 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 Youll Get to DoContribute 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 Youll Need Required Skills & Experience BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 37 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 andor OpNav systems Experience with SWIL andor 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 andor 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