Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity’s presence in space.

Through continuous innovation and operational excellence our team in Marlborough, MA is using their engineering talents to design, manufacture, integrate, and test spacecraft components. These cutting-edge capabilities are helping to revolutionize spaceflight. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.

The Manufacturing Test Engineering Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust test processes that ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance with requirements. Reporting to the System Engineering Manager, this role oversees the creation and execution of test plans and procedures, manages test fixtures and equipment (including thermal and TVAC chambers), and works with test technicians in day‑to‑day execution. The Test Engineering Lead drives continuous improvement in test capability, automation, documentation, and failure analysis to support efficient, high‑quality manufacturing operations.

• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria aligned with product requirements and operational needs.
• Oversee the execution of test procedures by test technicians, ensuring proper training, adherence to instructions, and consistent test quality.
• Conduct complex or critical tests directly when required.
• Ensure all test activities comply with internal quality standards and customer or regulatory requirements.

• Design, support build, and maintain test fixtures, interfaces, and supporting hardware to enable efficient and repeatable testing.
• Configure, maintain, and automate thermal chambers, TVAC chambers, and other environmental test equipment.
• Create and maintain test scripts, automation routines, and data collection tools to improve repeatability and throughput.
• Ensure calibration, readiness, and safe operation of all test equipment.

• Troubleshoot test failures, equipment issues, and anomalies to quickly identify root causes.
• Lead Failure Review Investigations (FRIs), coordinating inputs from engineering, quality, and production.
• Document findings, track corrective actions, and verify closure of issues.
• Provide visibility into recurring failures and recommend design or process improvements.

• Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to align testing with evolving product needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including test reports, fixture documentation, configuration records, and revision history.
• Support manufacturing readiness reviews, process improvements, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Train technicians and other stakeholders in new test methods, tools, and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, hardware testing, or system‑level validation.
• Proficiency in test development, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis.
• Experience creating test fixtures or hardware interfaces.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation, drawings,…