Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II (Operations)

About the Team

The Stennis team at Relativity Space is responsible for designing, building, and operating world-class test stands to support the Terran R stages, engines, and propulsion components. As part of this team, you will help build and operate massive outdoor test stands at the historic Stennis Space Center on the Gulf Coast, the largest rocket engine test complex in the country. Unique to this location, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on the fully integrated engine and stage assemblies, push the hardware to the limits, and witness rocket engines firing up close and personal! This team was critical to the launch success of Terran 1, among many other firsts!

About the Role

• Design, integrate, and test acquisition hardware, instrumentation, and cameras used to support and control our Terran R rocket test stands
• Beckhoff PLCs or similar
• Pressure, temperatures, flow, level, accelerometers, solenoid valves, VFDs, heaters, etc.
• IP, SDI, and CoaXPress cameras
• Design and maintain electrical systems for use in hazardous areas
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers and technicians to support and execute projects.

About You

• Bachelors in either Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline
• Demonstrated electrical engineering fundamental knowledge and minimum of 3 years years of experience in a related field
• Demonstrated capability in completing a complex project, coordinating with others and meeting deadlines.
• Nice to haves but not required:
• Familiarity with data and control systems (SCADA, PLC’s, NI, Beckhoff, etc.)
• Familiar with integrating sensors and actuators such as pressure transducers, RTDs, strain gages, thermocouples, solenoid valves, accelerometers, microphones, etc.
• Familiar with communications methods such as Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, and Modbus.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical

Qualifications

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.