Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Data Systems Lead

Relativity Space; Kiln (MS); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to lead design, development, integration, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems at the Stennis Test facility in Mississippi. You will develop reliable, safe, and maintainable systems for engineers and technicians with diverse electrical backgrounds.

You will guide other engineers, document standards, and work with technicians to test and validate systems, ensuring readiness for flight and facility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience developing, activating, and troubleshooting electrical systems. Preferably in a highly cross‑functional environment
• Strong electrical engineering fundamental knowledge
• Experience designing and working with high voltage DC electronics
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate risks in complex systems
• No previous aerospace experience is required

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop reliable, maintainable systems designed for safe operation by engineers and technicians with varying levels of electrical and controls experience.
• Provide technical guidance to other engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
• Ensure systems are documented to support safe operation, troubleshooting, and long‑term maintenance.
• Collaborate with technicians to build, troubleshoot, test, and validate systems.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

High voltage DC electronics

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

SCADA

PLC programming

NI instruments

Beckhoff

AutoCAD Electrical

Zuken

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to lead design, development, integration, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems at the Stennis Test facility in Mississippi. You will develop reliable, safe, and maintainable systems for engineers and technicians with diverse electrical backgrounds.

You will guide other engineers, document standards, and work with technicians to test and validate systems, ensuring readiness for flight and facility