Unlock the Future of Space at Redwire SpaceDo you thrive on turning the impossible into reality? At Redwire Defense, every day presents an opportunity to innovate, tackle fascinating challenges, and directly shape future technologies for multiple domains (space and terrestrial). Redwire is where groundbreaking ideas take flight, and the results are truly out of this world.
Innovate with Our RF Systems Group in Longmont, ColoradoJoin Redwire's RF Systems group in Longmont, Colorado, and become an integral part of engineering the next generation of RF products. These enable mission-critical capabilities across space, air, land, and beyond. Whether it's advanced communications, sophisticated sensing, electronic warfare, or directed energy, our team delivers cutting-edge solutions - from orbital deployments to the tactical edge - in support of one force, every front.
Join a Team Driven by Curiosity, Purpose, and ImpactDecide today to become a part of our engineering team and you'll find yourself in a collaborative, agile environment where curiosity, purpose, and impact guide every decision. We are not just a company; we are a collective renowned for our technical expertise, leadership in engineering, and unwavering commitment to project ownership. Come experience a place where your contributions truly matter.
Redwire Space Solutions has an opportunity for a
Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Will consider all Senior Levels) at our facility in Longmont, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a multi-disciplinary team to design new and cutting edge RF products. Immediate work will include custom antenna and RF front end electronic mechanical design, assembly, and test for satellites, UAVs, and ground systems. You will also be responsible for providing mentorship and technical review.
Responsibilities - Mechanical design lead on projects from proposal through low-rate production.
- Ensure mechanical designs meet all technical, cost and schedule requirements as specified by the external and internal stakeholders
- Rapidly work through multiple prototype and EDU iterations to mature the product TRL & MRL.
- Utilize core design principles and perform hand calculations to support initial design concepts
- Provide mentorship and technical review.
- Provide technical oversight during flight and development unit build, test, and delivery.
- Assist in the development of internal process improvements and department best practices.
- Develop, manage, and maintain a full system design and its associated documentation - CAD, Drawings, ICDs, BOMs, etc.
- Ability to travel - an average of 5% travel may be required.
Ideal Experience - B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5+ years of RF product development experience.
- Have led multiple projects from proposal concept through initial production
- Experience designing antennas, or electronic enclosures for multidomain defense customers.
- Expert knowledge of SolidWorks; experience using SolidWorks PDM.
- Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers.
- Expert drafting knowledge with understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 along with tolerance analysis capabilities.
- Experience with hand calculations, first principal assumptions, and conducting stress/modal or thermal analyses.
- Experience working within an AS9100 or similar accredited environment.
Desired Skills - Experience with preparing, supporting and/or leading project stage-gate review meetings (such as PDR, CDR, etc.) and interfacing with customers.
- Experience with SolidWorks Simulation, Thermal Desktop, NASTRAN or ANSYS is a plus.
- Experience with aerospace guidelines such as GSFC-STD-7000A (GEVS), AIAA S-114-2005, NASA-STD-5017, MMPDS, etc.
- Experience and training in safe handling protocols for flight hardware, including cleanroom and ESD standards.
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint and Teams. Microsoft Project experience a plus.
- Ability to thrive and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Don't meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you're excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Salary Range $130,000 - $190,000/ yearHow We Determine What We Pay (compensation Philosophy)
Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position.
An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will be considered for higher pay. Redwire Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment at Redwire Space are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require ship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
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