Data & Control Systems Engineer I, Launch Operations
About The Position
The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of what's underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace. The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond. If you're looking to define what's next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat what's already been done, this is where it happens. Design, develop, test, integrate, and operate launch control and acquisition hardware, instrumentation, and cameras used to support and control the Terran R rocket. Work with Beckhoff PLCs or similar systems. Support high-speed data acquisition. Work with instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, accelerometers, solenoid valves, VFDs, and heaters. Integrate and operate IP, SDI, and CoaXPress high-speed cameras. Assist in the design of electrical systems for use in hazardous areas. Collaborate with other groups to gather requirements, plan schedules, and coordinate work. Plan, install, and operate wiring and hardware in access-limited areas such as launch mounts and transport erectors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related STEM discipline.
- Exposure to data acquisition hardware, PLC-based control systems, complex camera systems, and instrumentation selection and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary groups in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the design and operation of spacecraft and launch vehicle infrastructure.
- Experience working at a rocket launch site.
- Proficiency with electrical schematic design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or Zuken E3.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, integrate, and operate launch control and acquisition hardware, instrumentation, and cameras used to support and control the Terran R rocket.
- Work with Beckhoff PLCs or similar systems.
- Support high-speed data acquisition.
- Work with instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, accelerometers, solenoid valves, VFDs, and heaters.
- Integrate and operate IP, SDI, and CoaXPress high-speed cameras.
- Assist in the design of electrical systems for use in hazardous areas.
- Collaborate with other groups to gather requirements, plan schedules, and coordinate work.
- Plan, install, and operate wiring and hardware in access-limited areas such as launch mounts and transport erectors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
