Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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 a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Goleta, CA. In this role you will report to the Design Engineering Group Manager and be part of a project team working on various design tasks, including 3D modeling and drawing generation.

• Create 3D solid models using Solid Works CAD software in support of new and existing space flight programs
• Apply engineering principles to ensure that designed components and systems meet all requirements.
• Create, maintain, and release component, assembly, and layout drawings compliant with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards. Utilize Solid Works PDM system to maintain configuration control
• Lead the design and development of deployable solar arrays.
• Proactively interface with multi-disciplinary team members to optimize component and system designs that meet all technical, cost and schedule requirements
• Utilize hardware-based techniques to perform research and development, iterate on design concepts, correlate engineering models, and develop manufacturing processes and procedures
• Generate technical documentation, reporting and presentations of design, test, and analysis results

• Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace or related field with 5-7 years of experience. Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience working with design, manufacture and verification of electromechanical systems, photovoltaics, and composite structures
• Experienced with Solid Works (large assemblies), PDM and ERP systems.
• Experienced with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 along with tolerance analysis capabilities
• Ability to travel - an average of 10-15% travel may be required. Most of the travel is local but some overnight travel may be required.
• US Citizenship Required, with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance

• 3 or more years' experience in space industry, including developing, building, and testing mechanical space flight hardware, ideally deployable solar arrays and coilable booms.
• Self-motivated in applying engineering principles, concepts, and practices of mechanical / aerospace engineering to independently perform assignments
• Experience with space mechanism design and aerospace guidelines such as GSFC-STD-7000A (GEVS), AIAA S-114-2005, NASA-STD-5017, MMPDS, etc.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop, NASTRAN or ANSYS is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
• Strong attention to detail with advanced verbal and written communication skills
• A growth mindset

$110,000 - $160,000/yr.

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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,…