Associate, Test Engineering Engineer; Test Engineer, Associate

Location: 8100 Shaffer Parkway

Unit #100

Littleton, CO

Job : 3060

# of Openings: 1

Redwire Space Missions, LLC has an opportunity for an Associate, Test Engineer at our facility in Littleton, CO. Through continuous innovation and operational excellence our team is using their engineering talents to design and deploy Power Distribution, Embedded Monitoring and Control, Power Conversion, lighting, and Camera based solutions. These cutting‑edge capabilities are helping to revolutionize spaceflight.

• Devise testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure reliability of product in conjunction with requirements
• Provide test area and facility with parameters for testing and specify tests to be performed
• Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, or new testing requirements
• Perform environmental testing of aerospace mechanisms using established procedures. Tests include static load, thermal vacuum, benchtop operation, separation, shock, and vibration
• Operate spaceflight hardware and test fixtures using data acquisition system and established procedures
• Attach and remove components on spaceflight hardware
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components after test completion
• Perform maintenance on test fixtures
• Idea generation of potential process improvements
• Assist with non‑conformance investigations

• Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science) or related field with one or more years of relevant experience
• Experience designing, developing and implementing test methods
• Experience with common aerospace test and assembly and inspection tools, e.g., torque wrenches, load cells, feeler gauges, calipers, multimeters
• Experience assisting with writing technical work instructions related to Environmental Testing
• Experience developing test scripts
• Understanding and experience with quality management systems such as AS9100
• Excellent manual dexterity, ability to handle small parts such as fasteners as small as #0‑80
• Experience using electronics equipment, e.g., DMMs, power supplies, DAQs, etc.

• Strong technical capability and mechanical inclination, with ability to follow and execute procedures
• Experience working in an Aerospace cleanroom environment – preferred
• Understanding of advanced electronic circuitry
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously
• Ability to provide intuitive and timely solutions for immediate prototype production
• Effective communication abilities, attention to detail and self‑motivated
• Possess strong problem‑solving and communication abilities
• High standard of quality workmanship
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills

$74,500 – $80,500 / yr.

How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)

Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry‑specific survey data across our U.S. locations. We evaluate external equity, cost of labor, prevailing wage, and marketplace considerations for jobs comparable to ours. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing room for future growth. Salaries are based on the applicant’s experience, education and specialized skills. We also consider the external market rate, internal budget and equity within the company.

An employee with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire 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 are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Note that some positions will also require U.S. citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR.