Relativity Space

Lead, Data & Control Systems Engineering

Relativity Space • $128K — $192K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in electrical and software systems development and troubleshooting
  • Fundamental knowledge of low voltage DC electronics
  • Familiarity with data and control systems such as SCADA and PLCs
  • Proven decision-making skills with the ability to reach consensus among diverse stakeholders
  • Strong risk identification and mitigation capabilities in complex systems
  • Passion for mentoring and supporting the career growth of others

Responsibilities

  • Design and build advanced testing assets
  • Develop high-performance engineering teams in collaboration with leadership
  • Lead the DACS hardware group for data and control systems management
  • Mentor and develop team members through technical and leadership guidance
  • Maintain communication with software and electrical partner teams
  • Allocate resources and enforce best practices for team efficiency

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity options
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and sick leave
  • Parental leave support
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Comprehensive total rewards package focused on transparency and fairness
Full Job Description
About the Team:

The Factory Test team designs, builds, and operates the infrastructure needed to test nearly every part of Terran R right here at our headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This centralized approach provides engineers and technicians with exposure to the entire product lifecycle across a wide range of part sizes and complexities. The scope and scale are significant, with test stands capable of handling millions of pounds of force. Team members lead multiple projects in parallel, avoiding silos and gaining broad technical experience without needing a background in aerospace. With high-impact campaigns ahead, now is the time to join. You won't just execute, but you'll help shape and scale the test infrastructure required to meet the demands of a rapidly growing launch program.

About the Role:
  • Design, build, and operate a diverse set of world class testing assets
  • Foster the growth and development of high-performance engineering teams, in partnership with the Factory Test leadership team
  • Lead the DACS hardware group in the development, deployment, and maintenance of our data and control systems
  • Responsible for technical mentorship and talent development of your team. Your role will entail both deep technical and people leadership responsibilities
  • Liaison and advocate with our various software and partner electrical teams
  • Responsible for allocating resources, providing technical direction, and enforcing best practices within your team

About You:
  • 5+ years of experience developing, activating, and troubleshooting electrical and software systems
  • Fundamental understanding of low voltage, DC electronics
  • Familiarity with data and control systems (SCADA, PLC's, NI, Beckhoff, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions and gain consensus with incomplete information and many stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate risks in complex systems. * Strong desire to mentor, teach, and support career growth of others
  • No previous aerospace experience is required

Nice to haves but not required:
  • Experience in a time-critical operations environment
  • Experience writing software in one or more systems programming languages
  • Knowledge and experience of sensing systems for pressure, strain, force, temperature, and acceleration
  • Experience with camera-based sensing technologies (Digital Image Correlation, Motion Amplification, etc.)


At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$128,000-$192,000 USD

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
Learn more about Relativity Space
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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