Sr Data & Control Systems Engineer

Relativity Space•Stennis Space Center, MS

16h•$124,000 - $186,000•Onsite

About The Position

Relativity Space is hiring a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, also described as a Data & Control Systems Engineer, to lead the design, development, integration, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems at its Stennis test facility. The role focuses on building reliable, maintainable systems that engineers and technicians with varying levels of electrical and controls experience can operate safely. For complex applications, the engineer will take solutions from initial concept and design through implementation, testing, commissioning, and operator training. The engineer will work directly with technicians to build, troubleshoot, test, and validate systems, applying engineering principles to resolve technical issues and verify performance. The role also provides technical guidance to other engineers, contributes to engineering standards and best practices, and ensures systems are documented to support safe operation, troubleshooting, and long-term maintenance. Projects range from individual instrumentation installations to large electrical control cabinets and facility-wide systems. The Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates propulsion and stage test stands. It works hands-on with complex systems, including integrated engines and stage assemblies, to support flight readiness. The team environment is fast-paced and highly operational, with collaboration among technicians, operators, and engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience developing, activating, and troubleshooting electrical systems, preferably in a highly cross-functional environment.
Strong fundamental electrical engineering knowledge.
Experience designing and working with high-voltage DC electronics.
Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate risks in complex systems.
Must clear a U.S. government-administered background check to obtain clearance for on-site work at the government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data and control systems such as SCADA, PLCs, NI, or Beckhoff.
Familiarity with integrating industrial devices such as pressure transducers, RTDs, strain gauges, thermocouples, solenoid valves, accelerometers, and microphones.
Familiarity with communications methods such as Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, and Modbus.
Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or Zuken.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, integration, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems at the Stennis test facility.
Develop reliable, maintainable systems designed for safe operation by engineers and technicians with varying levels of electrical and controls experience.
Develop solutions for complex applications from initial concept and design through implementation, testing, commissioning, and operator training.
Work directly with technicians to build, troubleshoot, test, and validate systems.
Apply engineering principles to resolve technical issues and verify system performance.
Provide technical guidance to other engineers.
Contribute to the development of engineering standards and best practices.
Ensure systems are documented to support safe operation, troubleshooting, and long-term maintenance.