Instrumentation & Controls Technician II Cape Canaveral, Florida

Cape Canaveral, Florida At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Solving problems that haven’t been solved before, developing a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. About the Team The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. About the Role As an Instrumentation and Controls Technician, you will support the buildout, activation, and maintenance of instrumentation and controls systems for an orbital launch site. This role installs, verifies, troubleshoots, and maintains sensors and related systems that support launch pad operations. You will work with engineering, operations, and technician teams to complete technical work safely, accurately, and in accordance with approved procedures. Responsibilities Install, verify, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation and controls systems used to measure temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, vibration, and related operating conditions. Support launch pad buildout, activation, testing, and maintenance activities across instrumentation, controls, data acquisition, and related technical systems. Read and follow engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and technical procedures to complete assigned work. Plan and coordinate assigned tasks, including identifying materials, supporting schedules, and tracking work through completion. Communicate technical updates, risks, and work status to pad engineering, operations, and technician teams to support safe and efficient execution. Identify issues during installation, checkout, or activation and collaborate with engineering teams to support troubleshooting and corrective actions. Perform hands‑on field work in launch site environments, which may include lifting up to 25 pounds and using required personal protective equipment. Qualifications Exposure to instrumentation, data acquisition, controls, electrical, or related technical systems. Hands‑on experience working with basic electronic circuits, industrial sensors, or related hardware, such as temperature, pressure, or flow measurement devices. Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation or electrical equipment using basic electrical concepts and standard tools. Experience using basic test and measurement equipment, such as multimeters or similar tools. Ability to read and follow technical drawings, simple schematics, P&IDs, work instructions, or related documentation, with support as needed. Ability to operate hand tools and power tools safely and in accordance with applicable procedures. Ability to learn established procedures, receive technical guidance, and support team‑based installation, checkout, troubleshooting, or maintenance tasks. Nice to Haves Experience installing or supporting network‑based equipment and communication interfaces, such as Ethernet, RS‑422, RS‑232, RS‑485, Modbus, CAN bus, or similar protocols. Experience installing, routing, terminating, or troubleshooting wiring, fiber, or communication cabling. Familiarity with harnessing techniques using MIL‑STD‑style connectors or similar electrical connectors. Familiarity with intrinsically safe instrumentation installation practices for hazardous or classified areas. Background Check 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 Cape Canaveral, Florida. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Relativity