Manufacturing Engineer, Associate

Redwire is accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

Redwire's Goleta facility is Made for the Mission, delivering advanced power generation technologies that enable spacecraft to operate reliably across every orbit and mission profile. With proprietary designs, deep technical expertise, and large scale production capabilities, the team develops solar array solutions tailored to each customer's size, power, and orbital needs. At the heart of these offerings is Redwire's patented Roll‑Out Solar Array (ROSA), an award‑winning system that uses composite booms and modular photovoltaic blankets to create compactly stowable, highly efficient solar arrays.

These mission‑proven power systems have supported successful deployments across LEO, GEO, and deep space missions, including the ISS, NASA's IXPE mission, and NASA's DART mission.

We have a current opportunity for an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Goleta, CA
. This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career engineers who want to build hands‑on experience in aerospace manufacturing and play a key role in producing mission‑critical space hardware. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional teams to develop manufacturing processes, create work instructions, support ground support equipment (GSE) design, and help bring innovative products to life.

• Help set up and optimize product lines, including layout, capacity planning, work instructions, tooling, and equipment
• Support day‑to‑day production planning, coordination, and troubleshooting
• Develop clear, accurate manufacturing documentation such as work instructions, SOPs, test procedures, and project reports
• Participate in the creation of new manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to investigate and resolve nonconformances
• Contribute to root cause and corrective action (RCCA) work
• Assist in the design and feedback loop for ground support equipment (GSE)
• Train technicians and production staff on new or updated procedures
• Ensure manufacturing processes follow safety and environmental regulations
• Work cross‑functionally with design engineering, production, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle

• B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• 0‑2 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (internships and project experience welcome)
• Familiarity with RCCA methodology
• Foundational understanding or strong interest in GSE design
• Ability to define and document process steps and workflows
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to contribute to technical solutions
• Basic proficiency with Solid Works
• Ability to work on multiple projects within schedule and budget constraints
• Ability to travel (10‑15% local, occasional overnight trips)
• US Citizen or Green Card holder (Visa sponsorship not available)

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience working with solar arrays in an aerospace field
• Proficiency with Visio, MS Project, or similar tools
• Exposure to lean manufacturing concepts (5S, Kaizen, workflow optimization)
• Experience reading engineering drawings or using PLM/MES systems

We offer a competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

$76,000 - $95,000/yr.

Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry‑specific survey data for our locations throughout the US. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/pre‑valing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to those within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries are based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills.

Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the…