Test Engineer III

Unlock the Future of Space at Redwire Space

Do you thrive on turning the impossible into reality? At Redwire Space, 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.

Join 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.

Decide 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer III at our Longmont, CO facility. In this role, you’ll work within a team testing hardware for space and airborne applications, with a strong emphasis on RF systems. You’ll collaborate across engineering disciplines to execute testing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate brings prior experience testing hardware in space or airborne environments.

You will join a growing, interdisciplinary team and report to the Systems Integration and Test Manager. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

• Execute, develop and manage comprehensive test plans for high-value flight hardware, from initial concept through execution.
• Define test requirements and verification methods in close collaboration with the Systems Engineering team.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate test requirements and methods, co-develop plans, and provide regular updates on test progress.
• Represent Test Engineering at major program milestones and communicate test status and work in a collaborative team.
• Identify appropriate testing methods and design test fixtures to support risk mitigation, prototype development, and requirement verification.
• Plan and execute environmental testing, of hardware, including functional test such as vibration testing, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and other qualification tests.
• Develop and enhance in-house test capabilities and collaborate with other Redwire groups to leverage existing resources across the organization.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technicians, product and technical leadership, and program managers, to ensure successful test execution.
• Leading and mentoring junior engineers.

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering;
  Physics;
  Mathematics; or other space-related discipline, with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Experience in overseeing and processing data from environmental tests such as vibration, shock, thermal cycling and/or thermal-vacuum testing.
• Experience in assembling and/or testing hardware for space or airborne environments.
• Proficiency in writing test documentation, including test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience preparing and presenting stage-gate reviews (e.g., CDR, TRR) and interfacing internal and external stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in space, small satellites, and/or RF systems.
• Experience with test failures and working with the project team and customer to develop options.
• Familiar with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience with preparing and leading project stage-gate meetings (such as CDR, TRR, etc.) and interfacing with customers.
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