Mechanical Engineer (Willing to Consider all Mid to Senior Levels)

About the role

At Redwire Space, we are a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team that innovates space mechanisms, multi-payload launch adapters, structural testing, deployable composite booms, high-strain composites, metallic structures, deployable space structures, R&D engineering, spacecraft thermal management components, and thermal analysis. This position will focus on developing state-of-the-art structures and mechanisms for satellites, launch vehicles, and missile defense applications, including general spacecraft mechanisms, hold and release devices, solar array drive assemblies, deployable radar arrays, gimbals, multiple payload launch structures, deployable satellite antennas, rocket bodies fins and structures, ground support equipment, test equipment, and their supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and establish program requirements
• Functionally own specific mechanical systems and coordinate cross-team interactions for those systems
• Develop and track schedules and meet deadlines
• Develop 3D mechanism designs primarily in SolidWorks
• Select materials and surface treatments
• Perform preliminary analysis
• Create manufacturing drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5
• Create design review packages typically using Microsoft PowerPoint
• Create and maintain requirements compliance matrices in Microsoft Excel or Jama
• Create assembly and build documentation in Microsoft Word
• Intelligently defend your designs to engineers and customers
• Directly assemble prototype and flight hardware in a laboratory environment
• Assemble sensors and operate test equipment
• Follow internal Quality Assurance (QA) processes and procedures in compliance with AS9100 standards
• Provide feedback and recommendations for improving our internal QA processes and procedures
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, and manufacturers
• Operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, and multidisciplinary environment
• Take pride in courteous behavior and professional communication

Ideal Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field
• 3 or more years of related work experience in Aerospace, Space, Energy, Semiconductor, Subsea, or other high-reliability industries

Skills

• Experienced with SolidWorks
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing
• Familiarity with materials and surface treatments for use in space
• Experienced with mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals
• Some limited travel may be required

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in engineering preferred
• Familiarity with NASA standards, range safety, and launch vehicle user guides
• Ability to calculate the reliability of mechanical devices
• Highly proficient with SolidWorks (1000+ hours); SolidWorks PDM a plus
• Experience with cradle-to-grave programs
• Experience in designing launch systems
• Finite Element Analysis experience
• Ability to mass optimize a mechanical part
• Structural testing experience
• Desire to work on ITAR programs
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance