Vaya Space · 6 hours ago
Data Systems & Controls Engineer
Cocoa, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expVaya Space is a privately owned space and defense company headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast. As a Data Systems & Controls Engineer, you will lead the development, integration, and operation of control systems and data acquisition infrastructure supporting the company's space and defense test programs.
AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, integrate, and maintain data acquisition (DAQ) and control systems for propulsion and ground test stands
Specify, install, and commission instrumentation including thermocouples, RTDs, pressure transducers (static and dynamic), load cells, strain gauges, flow meters, accelerometers, and position sensors
Architect and implement control system hardware and communications, including NI-based systems (cDAQ, cRIO, etc.) s, signal conditioning, power distribution, and field wiring
Develop and maintain LabVIEW applications for data acquisition, real-time control, sequencing, automation, user interfaces, and data logging
Integrate sensors and actuators (valves, solenoids, pumps, heaters, regulators) into automated test sequences and control loops
Support test stand bring-up, troubleshooting, calibration, and live test execution, including rapid issue resolution during hot-fire or flow testing
Define instrumentation layouts, wiring schematics, panel designs, grounding and shielding strategies consistent with aerospace testing best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements, instrumentation needs, control logic, and data quality expectations
Support test readiness reviews (TRRs), safety reviews, and post-test data validation and analysis
Generate and maintain technical documentation including instrumentation lists, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, software architecture, calibration records, and as-built documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure, automation capability, reliability, and data quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
5+ years of hands-on experience designing, upgrading, or operating DAQ and control systems in a test, laboratory, or industrial automation environment (aerospace or propulsion testing strongly preferred)
Practical experience working with electrical instrumentation and sensors (temperature, pressure, load, flow, strain, acceleration)
Proficiency with NI LabVIEW for DAQ, control, automation, and test operations
Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals: analog/digital signals, grounding and shielding, wiring and harnessing, power distribution, and signal conditioning
Experience reading and producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, instrumentation lists, and P&IDs
Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software/system-level issues in a live test environment
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering team
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Willingness to work flexible hours as necessary
To comply with U.S. export regulations, such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations you must (a) be a “U.S. Person” as defined under those regulations, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., and protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (b) otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce, as appropriate
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Experience supporting aerospace propulsion or launch vehicle test stands (cryogenic, high-pressure, or hazardous systems)
Familiarity with real-time control systems and communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN bus, Modbus, serial, or Ethernet-based instrumentation
Experience with PLC programming (IEC 61131-3 ladder logic or structured text), FPGA-based systems, or real-time operating systems
Exposure to additional programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB) for automation or data processing
Experience with cryogenic or high-energy instrumentation (e.g., cryogenic RTDs, dynamic pressure sensors, etc)
Familiarity with applicable electrical, safety, or instrumentation standards (NEC, NFPA, ISA) in test or industrial environments
Experience supporting test planning, TRRs, data validation, and post-test analysis
Understanding of appropriate test methodologies for rocket engines and space launch vehicle hardware
Working knowledge of hybrid rocket engine concepts and practice
Company
Vaya Space
Vaya Space is a sustainable aviation and aerospace company producing rockets for low-reach orbit.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$36.42M2023-01-18Series Unknown· $17.1M
2021-08-30Series Unknown· $12M
2019-12-17Series A· $7.07M
Leadership Team
Kevin Lowdermilk
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-28
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