Instrumentation & Controls Engineer I Verified today
About the Team
The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program.
About the Role
- Design, develop, test, integrate, and operate launch control and acquisition hardware, instrumentation, and cameras used to support and control the Terran R rocket
- Work with Beckhoff PLCs or similar systems
- Support high-speed data acquisition
- Work with instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, accelerometers, solenoid valves, VFDs, and heaters
- Integrate and operate IP, SDI, and CoaXPress high-speed cameras
- Assist in the design of electrical systems for use in hazardous areas
- Collaborate with other groups to gather requirements, plan schedules, and coordinate work
- Plan, install, and operate wiring and hardware in access-limited areas such as launch mounts and transport erectors
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related STEM discipline
- Exposure to data acquisition hardware, PLC-based control systems, complex camera systems, and instrumentation selection and troubleshooting
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary groups in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with the design and operation of spacecraft and launch vehicle infrastructure
- Experience working at a rocket launch site
- Proficiency with electrical schematic design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or Zuken E3
Clearance and Compensation
Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Hiring range: $90,000 to $136,000 USD. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.