Associate Aerospace Engineer (Aerospace Engineer, Associate)

Position Overview

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. The talented innovators in San Jose, CA are redefining the standards of performance in small satellites to empower critical missions in defense and security. Our smart bus and platform products are driving the transition of key space infrastructure to small sat–based solutions. We provide low cost, rapid deployment, and trusted autonomy designed to operate in contested space. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.

We have a current opportunity for an Aerospace Engineer, Associate. In this role you will be part of a development team to design and implement new systems and features, as well as modify and maintain existing systems. The engineer engages directly with management, development teams, AI&T teams, and vendors to ensure the successful design, development, and delivery of technology–based solutions. The successful candidate shall have experience implementing digital engineering processes and procedures in the areas of design, development, and analysis for space applications. The applicant will be expected to provide full life cycle (requirements, design, development, and test) engineering for space and ground systems and assist with developing and maintaining build processes for these systems, including developing system architectures for Ground and Space segments as well as collaborating and integrating with multiple subcontractors.

Location: San Jose, CA.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provides systems engineering support of space–based programs to ensure delivery of the completed space system(s).
• Supports the formulation of ground and flight projects by working closely with Project Managers, Technology Development Managers, and Chief Engineers in defining the technical scope of work and the project lifecycle.
• Applies basic knowledge of how products are conceptualized, optimized, designed, manufactured, assembled, integrated, verified, validated, and transitioned to the next level of the system.
• Utilizes digital engineering approaches and tools, such as Model Based Systems Engineering, to implement systems engineering activities.
• Researches, designs, and develops guidance and control subsystems for spacecraft.
• Plans and conducts experimental, environmental, operational, and stress tests on models and prototypes of aerospace systems and equipment.
• Participates in evaluation of product data and designs from inspections and reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Participates in reviews of non–conformance reports and documentation.
• Assists in investigating and resolving technical problems.
• Develops and maintains system configuration documentation.
• May require some limited travel.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science, Computer Science, or a related field with 0–2 years’ experience.
• Qualifications: Experience with MATLAB and ADCS modeling and analysis tools.
• Qualifications: Previous experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CREO, or AutoCAD.
• Qualifications: Experience with thermal analysis tools, for example, Thermal Desktop.
• Qualifications: Experience with orbit modeling and analysis tools such as STK.
• Requirements: Ability to obtain government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Ability to provide in–depth evaluation and analysis of unique, complex technological issues.
• Qualifications: Familiarity with attitude control algorithm development.
• Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to present information in design reviews or technical interchange meetings.
• Qualifications: Excellent analytical and problem–solving skills.
• Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
• Compensation: Redwire determines pay using local, national, and industry–specific survey data, considering external market rate, internal budgeting, and internal equity.
• Benefits: Highly competitive benefits package and a commitment to core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.