Full-Time

Lead Data & Control Systems Engineer

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Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$130k - $166kAnnually

Senior

Long Beach, CA, USA

The job is based in Long Beach, California, and does not mention any remote work options.

Category
Avionics
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience developing, activating, and troubleshooting electrical and/or automated systems
  • Electrical engineering fundamental knowledge
  • Experience with data and control systems (SCADA, PLC’s, NI, Beckhoff, etc.)
  • Experience specifying, selecting, and integrating sensors and actuators such as pressure transducers, RTDs, strain gages, thermocouples, solenoid valves, accelerometers, microphones, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate risks in complex systems.
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and integrate data systems at Long Beach facilities
  • Run test systems across the factory ranging from quick and scrappy development test setups to large permanent infrastructure
  • Work hands-on with the hardware, collaborating with the technician team to build and debug projects
  • Integrate hardware with in-house data and controls platform, including writing and debugging automation to control real hardware
  • Work on a variety of construction methods, sizes, and applications, including portable data systems and large motion control cabinets.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Experience using schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium
  • Circuit simulation experience (SPICE, PSPICE, LTSPICE, etc.)
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for performing analysis or writing automation tools and with embedded or systems programming in languages such as C, C++, or Rust
  • Experience with COTS data acquisition systems such as NI, Dewesoft, Beckhoff etc.
  • Experience with communications methods such as, but not limited to, SPI, Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, and Modbus

Relativity Space produces and launches 3D printed reusable rockets, primarily serving businesses and organizations that need to send payloads into space. Their main product, the Terran R, is designed for medium-to-heavy lift capabilities and can launch payloads into various orbits while emphasizing reusability and cost-efficiency. The use of advanced 3D printing techniques allows for faster production and innovative designs, setting them apart from competitors. The company's goal is to provide cost-effective launch services and advance space infrastructure.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
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What believers are saying

  • Relativity Space secured a multiyear contract with Intelsat for satellite launches.
  • The U.S. Air Force awarded Relativity an $8.7 million contract for additive manufacturing research.
  • Eric Schmidt's investment highlights confidence in Relativity's 3D-printed aerospace technology.

What critics are saying

  • Terran 1's failure to reach orbit may impact investor confidence.
  • Abandoning Terran 1 could lead to sunk costs and resource allocation issues.
  • Competition with SpaceX and Firefly may pressure Relativity to accelerate development timelines.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space uses 3D printing to reduce rocket parts by 100x.
  • Terran R is the world's first 3D printed reusable rocket.
  • Relativity Space offers a simplified supply chain with faster production times.

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Benefits

Health, dental & vision coverage

Wellness stipend

401(k)

Equity

11 company holidays

Generous PTO policy

Monthly lunches, game nights, & offsite events

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend