Instrumentation Engineer
Avionics
Posted on 2/16/2023
INACTIVE
Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures and launches 3D printed reusable rockets
Company Overview
Relativity Space is a pioneering force in the commercial launch industry, utilizing 3D printing technology to create reusable rockets that meet the increasing demand for space infrastructure. Their successful launch of Terran 1, the world's largest 3D printed object, has proven the viability of their manufacturing approach and paved the way for the development of Terran R, their medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket. With a culture of continuous iteration and a focus on reducing vehicle complexity and cost, Relativity Space is leading the industry in the application of additive manufacturing to aerospace design and production.
AI & Machine Learning
Hardware
Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
B2B

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$2.4B

Founded

2016

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

58%
Locations
Long Beach, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or higher with a focus in an engineering discipline: aerospace, electrical, mechanical, etc
  • 3+ years of experience with development and integration of instrumentation and data acquisition systems for complex, mission-critical products (flight test, rocket launch systems, automotive, large-scale manufacturing, robotics, etc.)
  • Experience with sensors and actuators such as pressure transducers, RTDs, accelerometers, strain gages, frequency-to-DC sensors, microphones, thermocouples, solenoid valves, etc
  • Excellent understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition fundamentals: measurement theory, Nyquist sampling theorem, DC circuit basics, grounding and shielding, analog-to-digital conversion
  • Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and success in delivering complex products with minimal guidance
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Work with Propulsion, Fluids, Structures, Flight Sciences, and other teams to identify and develop vehicle instrumentation requirements
  • Identify sensors and actuators such as pressure transducers; RTDs; thermocouples; accelerometers; solenoid valves; etc. that are suitable for use on the Terran 1 and Terran R launch vehicles
  • Collaborate with Avionics Hardware engineers to ensure designed system meets instrumentation requirements such as ranges, resolutions, sample rates, and cutoff frequencies
  • Maintain electrical interface and sensor/actuator configuration control: naming and channelization, serial numbers, calibrations, and data acquisition settings
  • Develop and execute on-vehicle sensor calibration and checkout plans
  • Oversee procurement, qualification, and acceptance testing of vehicle instrumentation
  • Up to 25% travel to our test and launch sites in Stennis Space Center, MS and Cape Canaveral, FL
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience writing test plans and documentation
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for data acquisition, recording, and analysis
  • Experience with instrumentation in harsh environments (cryogenic temperatures, high vibration)
  • Previous experience with COTS data acquisition systems such as NI, Curtiss-Wright, Safran, or Beckhoff
  • Understanding of digital buses such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI