Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

Redwire’s Goleta facility is Made for the Mission, delivering advanced power generation technologies that enable spacecraft to operate reliably across every orbit and mission profile. With proprietary designs, deep technical expertise, and large‑scale production capabilities, the team develops solar array solutions tailored to each customer’s size, power, and orbital needs. At the heart of these offerings is Redwire’s patented Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA), an award‑winning system that uses composite booms and modular photovoltaic blankets to create compactly stowable, highly efficient solar arrays. These mission-proven power systems have supported successful deployments across LEO, GEO, and deep space missions, including the ISS, NASA’s IXPE mission, and NASA’s DART mission.

We have a current opportunity for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer 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 with 5-7 years of experience. 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.
• US Citizenship 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 competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Pay Range

$110,000 - $160,000/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.

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 US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here