Manager, Data & Controls Engineering

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

8h

About The Position

Set the technical direction, evaluate risk, and review design work of the engineering team as it relates to the data collection and control of our structural, mechanism, and component test stands Recruit, develop, mentor, retain, and manage top-tier data and control systems engineers at all levels of seniority Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects and help build relationships with partner teams at all organizational levels including Structures Test, Fluids Test, Operations, Ground Software, Data Platform, Vehicle Engineering, and others Create, track, and report project schedules and budgets while reducing cost and lead time 50% of your time will be spent in an operational environment focused on real-time problem solving

Requirements

• BS in Electrical engineering or related field or equivalent demonstrated experience and knowledge
• Significant technical experience with data collection and control systems. Should be able to speak to past projects and direct, personal contributions
• 3+ years of previous experience leading an engineering team include the full talent life cycle
• History of activating complex projects in an operational environment and problem-solving in the field
• Previous experience scaling a team or navigating the transition from development to production

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with hydraulic and/or electric motion control schemes and applications
• Demonstrated success in a real-time operational environment like launch operations, test operations, factory turn-around, auto racing pit crew, or stage management. Past aerospace test experience is helpful but not required
• Familiarity with networking, software development, and deployment schemes
• Experience leading leaders

Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction, evaluate risk, and review design work of the engineering team as it relates to the data collection and control of our structural, mechanism, and component test stands
• Recruit, develop, mentor, retain, and manage top-tier data and control systems engineers at all levels of seniority
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects and help build relationships with partner teams at all organizational levels including Structures Test, Fluids Test, Operations, Ground Software, Data Platform, Vehicle Engineering, and others
• Create, track, and report project schedules and budgets while reducing cost and lead time
• 50% of your time will be spent in an operational environment focused on real-time problem solving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees