Instrumentation & Controls Technician — Launch Pad

Socket.dev; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

On-site benefits

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to support buildout, activation, and maintenance of instrumentation and controls at a Cape Canaveral launch site. You’ll install sensors, verify operation, troubleshoot issues, and work with engineering, operations, and technician teams to ensure safe, efficient launch readiness.

The role includes reading engineering drawings and procedures, coordinating tasks, and performing hands-on field work with required PPE.

Qualifications

• Exposure to instrumentation, data acquisition, controls, electrical, or related technical systems.
• Hands-on experience with basic electronic circuits, industrial sensors, or related hardware such as temperature, pressure, or flow devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation or electrical equipment using basic electrical concepts and standard tools.
• Experience using basic test and measurement equipment, such as multimeters or similar tools.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, simple schematics, P&IDs, work instructions, or related documentation, with support as needed.
• Ability to operate hand tools and power tools safely and in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Ability to learn established procedures, receive technical guidance, and support team-based installation, checkout, troubleshooting, or maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, verify, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation and controls systems used to measure temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, vibration, and related operating conditions.
• Support launch pad buildout, activation, testing, and maintenance activities across instrumentation, controls, data acquisition, and related technical systems.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and technical procedures to complete assigned work.
• Plan and coordinate assigned tasks, including identifying materials, supporting schedules, and tracking work through completion.
• Communicate technical updates, risks, and work status to pad engineering, operations, and technician teams to support safe and efficient execution.
• Identify issues during installation, checkout, or activation and collaborate with engineering teams to support troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Perform hands‑on field work in launch site environments, which may include lifting up to 25 pounds and using required personal protective equipment.

Skills

Instrumentation basics

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Hand tools

Test equipment

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to support buildout, activation, and maintenance of instrumentation and controls at a Cape Canaveral launch site. You’ll install sensors, verify operation, troubleshoot issues, and work with engineering, operations, and technician teams to ensure safe, efficient launch readiness.

The role includes reading engineering drawings and procedures, coordinating tasks, and performing hands-on field work with required PPE.