Contractor Mechanical Technician 3
Contractor Mechanical Technician 3
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07-10-2025
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Bring Your Passion for Space!
Inspired to Contribute to Building Humanitys Future In Space; Enabling People to Go to The Moon Mars And Beyond
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 humanitys expansion into space.
Our Redwire Space Missions business unit based in Littleton CO is accelerating humanitys expansion into space throughspecializing in-space manufacturing technologies developing space-optimized products to improve industrial machines on Earthand developing advanced manufacturing technology that can support space exploration.
Our Redwire Space Missions business unit based in Littleton CO is accelerating humanitys expansion into space throughspecializing in-space manufacturing technologies developing space-optimized products to improve industrial machines on Earthand developing advanced manufacturing technology that can support space exploration.
Summary
We have a current opportunity for a Contractor - Mechanical Technician 3for up to 6 months.In this role you will be responsible for:
Responsibilities
- Responsible for flight assembly documentation configuration changes CAD to field observations electro-mechanical integrations and test setup iterations
- Conduct testing of camera systems to SMC-S-016 standard: functional performance vibe TVAC thermal chamber RF and optical testing for spacecraft and lunar landers
- Create and review engineering drawings for GD&T completeness and design for manufacturing (DFM) in both SolidWorks and Inventor
- Translate conceptual designs into solid models 3D printed parts castings physical templates assembly and fabrication layouts for rapid prototyping
- Participate in all major program milestones (Concept SRR/SDR PDR CDR Flight Build)
- Used specifications provided by design engineers and/or driven by design requirements to locate and purchase hardware materials supplies and consumables
- Fabricate machine and assemble parts for all stages of development and testing (prototype functional retrofit ECR modifications validation and parabolic flight)
- Conceptualize design and fabricate test stands and GSE assemblies and components including using and incorporating either commercially produced or proprietary built equipment software and/or hardware
- Manage laboratory space to 5S standards; organization cleanliness maintenance and procurement of supplies materials equipment tools and tooling utilized in daily operations
- Generate technical documents to include writing reviewing and revisioning: test plans assembly guides inspection procedures handling procedures work instructions and standard operating procedures
- ISO cleanroom training for satellite and sensitive payload assembly
- Recommend tests to be performed and methodology of conducting based on review of data and technical requirements
- Perform data parsing plotting and graphical analysis (e.g. heat flux sensor output motor torque/force over distance RTD sensor output) for purpose of evaluation and inclusion in reports and/or other technical material
- Other tasks as assigned
Ideal Experience
- 3 years machine shop experience in aerospace environment 7 years without aerospace experience
- Experience using mill lathe and laser cutter in additional to smaller tools and equipment
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings to facilitate hardware assembly
- Proven ability to drill and tap holes includes tapping for inserts and installing
- Proficient in ASME Y14.5 GD&T practices
Desired Skills
- Manual machining to include complex lathe mill operations
- HeliCoil installation and removal
- Laser cutter use and operation
- Micro welder use and operation
- Understand and use of metrology equipment to include: calipers micrometers scales load cells torque wrenches multimeters and other various calibrated sensors
- Use and understand of imaging equipment to include cameras in both the visible and IR spectrum
- Hand and power tool use to include forming equipment (e.g. sheet metal breaks)
- Operation and safe use of high pressure gas systems and pumps
- Operation and safe use of vacuum systems components and pumps
- Operation and safe use of ovens and furnaces
- Operation and safe use of cryogenic equipment and freezers
- Operation and safe use of hazardous materials
- CAD/CAE (SolidWorks Inventor Fusion 360)
- Data/Tolerance Analysis
- CNC Programming Experience
- Parts Inspection Experience
- Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing Quick Turn)
- Root Cause/Failure Analysis
- DFMEA/PFMEA
- Design for Cost & Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office Software
- Adaptable in a fast paced environment.
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.
Dont meet every single requirement above No worries. We want people who can grow collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture so if youre excited about this job posting we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)
Redwiredetermines 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 applicants 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 receive higher pay.
Redwire Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire Space 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 Space are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.
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 ITARClick Here
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
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