Lead Data & Control Systems Engineer for Space Tech

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Competitive salary and equity

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, seeks an experienced engineer to design and operate testing assets for the Terran R rocket. This role involves leading the DACS hardware group, fostering team growth, and ensuring effective deployment of control systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electrical and software systems, along with a strong desire to mentor others. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing, activating, and troubleshooting electrical and software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and gain consensus with incomplete information and many stakeholders.
• Strong desire to mentor, teach, and support career growth of others.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate a diverse set of world‑class testing assets.
• Lead the DACS hardware group in development, deployment, and maintenance of data and control systems.
• Allocate resources, provide technical direction, and enforce best practices within your team.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

DC electronics knowledge

Data and control systems familiarity

Mentorship and leadership

Tools

SCADA

PLC's

NI

Beckhoff

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, seeks an experienced engineer to design and operate testing assets for the Terran R rocket. This role involves leading the DACS hardware group, fostering team growth, and ensuring effective deployment of control systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electrical and software systems, along with a strong desire to mentor others. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits.