Sr. Mechanical Engineer; consider Senior levels

Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Will consider all Senior levels)

Join Redwire Space as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, working within our RF Systems Group in Longmont, Colorado. This role focuses on developing RF architectures, designing new systems, and driving them through the full development life cycle.

$/yr - $/yr

At Redwire Space, we turn the impossible into reality, tackling challenges across space, air, land, and beyond. Our team delivers cutting‑edge RF solutions, from orbital deployments to tactical edge, supporting one force, every front
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• Act as the mechanical design lead in development, qualification, and delivery of high-performance RF systems for space and multi domain environments and developing technical work plans.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Apply engineering principles to ensure hardware meets all requirements such as structural integrity, structural properties, interface boundaries and mass.
• Act as point of contact and coordinator between design team and program leadership.
• Interface with multi-disciplinary team members to optimize component and system designs that meet all technical, cost and schedule requirements.
• Perform research and development, iterate on design concepts, correlate engineering models, and help develop manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Provide technical support during flight build, test, and delivery.
• Help drive internal process improvements and develop 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.

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other space-related discipline with 5+ years of industry/related experience.
• Experience as a mechanical design lead in development, qualification, and delivery of high-performance space flight hardware for on-orbit environments and developing technical work plans.
• Strong experience with designing space hardware best practices (materials, coatings, COTS, GD&T, NASA standards, etc.) and lessons learned.
• Experience designing antennas, RF systems, or electronic enclosures.
• Expert knowledge of Solid Works; experience using Solid Works 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 conducting stress/modal/thermal analysis.
• Experience working within an AS9100 or similar accredited environment.
• Must be a US Citizen or US Person.

• Experience with preparing, supporting and/or leading project stage-gate meetings (such as PDR, CDR, etc.) and interfacing with customers.
• Experience with Solid Works 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint and Team. 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.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package and are committed to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

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 US 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.