Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Rocket Test Ops

Rocketdyne; Florida; On-site; USD 111,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne in Jupiter, FL seeks a Lead, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support rocket engine test programs. You will lead real-time plant operations, troubleshoot integrated systems, and help drive design corrections.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years (or graduate degree with 7+ years) and hands-on PLC, LabVIEW, HMI, and sensor work. You’ll collaborate with multiple engineering teams to meet technical and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 9 years related experience.
• Graduate degree preferred with at least 7 years experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 13 years of related experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time plant operational support for rocket engine test programs.
• Troubleshoot facility and integrated systems; perform design correction analysis.
• Lead instrumentation and controls setups, calibrations, and data reviews.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering groups to meet customer requirements.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

PLC programming

HMI programming

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Sensor instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

SQL Database Administration

Job description

Rocketdyne in Jupiter, FL seeks a Lead, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support rocket engine test programs. You will lead real-time plant operations, troubleshoot integrated systems, and help drive design corrections.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years (or graduate degree with 7+ years) and hands-on PLC, LabVIEW, HMI, and sensor work. You’ll collaborate with multiple engineering teams to meet technical and safety requirements.