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Lead, Data & Control Systems Engineering

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
high
286 stale, 2 reposted of 350 open
Hiring momentum
498 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Relativity Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Relativity Space.

About this role

In this role, you will lead the Data and Control Systems (DACS) hardware group at Relativity Space, focusing on the design, build, and operation of testing assets for the Terran R rocket. You will mentor and develop engineering teams, manage resources, and collaborate with software and electrical teams to ensure the success of complex systems. This position offers the chance to influence the testing infrastructure and contribute to a rapidly growing launch program.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Relativity Space as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of experience developing, activating, and troubleshooting electrical and software systems
  • Fundamental understanding of low voltage, DC electronics
  • Familiarity with data and control systems (SCADA, PLC’s, NI, Beckhoff, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions and gain consensus with incomplete information and many stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate risks in complex systems
  • Strong desire to mentor, teach, and support career growth of others

Nice to have

  • Experience in a time-critical operations environment
  • Experience writing software in one or more systems programming languages
  • Knowledge and experience of sensing systems for pressure, strain, force, temperature, and acceleration
  • Experience with camera-based sensing technologies (Digital Image Correlation, Motion Amplification, etc.)

What you get

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend

Worth weighing

  • No previous aerospace experience is required
  • Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with a range provided
  • High-impact campaigns ahead suggest a fast-paced environment

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Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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