Packaging Design Engineer

Summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Packaging Engineer responsible for developing, testing, and optimizing packaging solutions for UAV components, payloads, and mission-critical subsystems. This role ensures that sensitive aerospace hardware arrives mission-ready under diverse transport and operational conditions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging concepts that elevate presentation and usability (unboxing flow, labeling hierarchy and visual layout)
• Own packaging graphics and create professional presentation materials including: renderings, exploded views, packaging mockups and design reviews
• Engineer durable and cost-effective packaging solutions for UAV components, avionics, optics, propulsion systems and ground support equipment
• Convert engineering requirements and CAD models into complete packaging designs, drawings and specifications
• Conduct and document validation testing (drop, vibration, shock, environmental, transit) in accordance with ISTA, ASTM and MIL-STD guidelines
• Ensure packaging meets durability and environmental protection needs for global and expeditionary deployment conditions
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams to integrate packaging seamlessly into production workflows
• Create BOMs, packaging instructions, and assembly documentation for internal and supplier use
• Support material selection and supplier qualification for foam, corrugate, composite and protective case suppliers
• Diagnose and resolve packaging-related issues from production or field feedback, driving continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with defense packaging standards and export regulations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related
• 3 – 6 years of packaging design experience (aerospace, defense or similar industries preferred)
• Experience with packaging presentation and producing high-quality visuals
• Proficiency with CAD design tools such as SolidWorks or NX
• Knowledge of ISTA, ASTM or MIL-STD environmental and transport testing standards
• Strong understanding of cushioning design, shock/vibration mitigation and protective case engineering
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong documentation, organization and project-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience packaging sensitive electronics, optics, avionics or UAV subsystems
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-2073, MIL-STD-129 and other DoD packaging/marking requirements
• Experience with DFMA/DFX, cost modeling or supplier sourcing strategies
• Prior experience in defense, aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment
• Design portfolio with examples of design work