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Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Will Consider All Senior Levels)

Redwire Space
Goleta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity's expansion into space.

The talented innovators in Goleta, CA are a leading developer and provider of satellite mechanisms, deployable structures and booms and deployable solar array systems to the global space market. The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. With many more exciting projects on the horizon our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.

Redwire Space Enterprises has a current opportunity for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Will Consider All Senior Levels) to join our team in Goleta, CA. In this role you will report to the Design Engineering Group Manager and be part of a project team working on various design tasks, including 3D modeling and drawing generation.

Responsibilities
  • Create 3D solid models using SolidWorks CAD software in support of new and existing space flight programs
  • Apply engineering principles to ensure that designed components and systems meet all requirements.
  • Create, maintain, and release component, assembly, and layout drawings compliant with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards. Utilize SolidWorks PDM system to maintain configuration control
  • Lead the design and development of deployable solar arrays.
  • Proactively interface with multi-disciplinary team members to optimize component and system designs that meet all technical, cost and schedule requirements
  • Utilize hardware-based techniques to perform research and development, iterate on design concepts, correlate engineering models, and develop manufacturing processes and procedures
  • Generate technical documentation, reporting and presentations of design, test, and analysis results

Ideal Experience
  • Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace or related field. Master's Degree preferred.
  • Experience working with design, manufacture and verification of electromechanical systems, photovoltaics, and composite structures
  • Experienced with SolidWorks (large assemblies), PDM and ERP systems.
  • Experienced with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 along with tolerance analysis capabilities
  • Ability to travel - an average of 10-15% travel may be required. Most of the travel is local but some overnight travel may be required.
  • ship Required, with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance

Desired Skills
  • 3 or more years' experience in space industry, including developing, building, and testing mechanical space flight hardware, ideally deployable solar arrays and coilable booms.
  • Self-motivated in applying engineering principles, concepts, and practices of mechanical / aerospace engineering to independently perform assignments
  • Experience with space mechanism design and aerospace guidelines such as GSFC-STD-7000A (GEVS), AIAA S-114-2005, NASA-STD-5017, MMPDS, etc.
  • Experience with Thermal Desktop, NASTRAN or ANSYS is a plus
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
  • Strong attention to detail with advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • A growth mindset

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Pay Range
$90,000 - $180,000/yr.

How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)

Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will be considered for higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require ship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

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