Test Engineer (Test Engineer)

Longmont, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 74000 - 107000

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Unlock the Future of Space at Redwire Space

Do you thrive on turning the impossible into reality At Redwire Space every day presents an opportunity to innovate tackle fascinating challenges and directly shape future technologies for multiple domains (space and terrestrial). Redwire is where groundbreaking ideas take flight and the results are truly out of this world.

Innovate with Our RF Systems Group in Longmont Colorado

JoinRedwiresRF Systems group in Longmont Colorado and become an integral part ofengineeringthe next generation of RF products. These enable mission-critical capabilities across space air land and beyond. Whetheritsadvanced communications sophisticated sensing electronic warfare or directed energy our team deliverscutting-edgesolutions from orbital deployments to the tactical edge in support ofone force every front.

Join a Team Driven by Curiosity Purpose and Impact

Decide today to become a part of our engineering team andyoullfind yourself in a collaborative agile environment where curiosity purpose and impact guide every decision. We are not just a company; we are a collective renowned for our technicalexpertise leadership in engineering and unwavering commitment to project ownership. Come experience a place where your contributions truly matter.

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for aTest Engineer at our Longmont CO this roleyoullwork in a teamtesting hardwarefor space and airborne applications with a strong focus across engineeringdisciplinesto perform testing in a fast-paced dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience testinghardware for space or airborneenvironments.

Youlljoin a growing and dynamicinterdisciplinary teamand report to the Systems Integration and Test Manager. If this sounds like youdonthesitate to apply!

Essential Functions

Executedevelopand manage comprehensive test plansfor high-value flight hardware frominitialconcept through execution.
Define test requirements and verification methodsin close collaboration with the Systems Engineering team.
Interface withinternal and external stakeholdersto negotiate test requirements and methods co-develop plans and provide regular updates on test progress.
Represent Test Engineeringat major program milestonesand communicatetest status and work in a collaborative team.
Identifyappropriate testingmethods and design test fixturesto support risk mitigation prototype development and requirement verification.
Plan and execute environmental testingof hardware including functionalsuch asvibration testing thermal cycling thermal vacuum and other qualification tests.
Develop and enhance in-house test capabilitiesand collaborate with other Redwire groups toleverageexisting resources across the organization.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including technicians product and technical leadership and program managers to ensure successful test execution.

Ideal Experience

B.S. in Mechanical Electrical or Aerospace Engineering; Physics; Mathematics; or other space-related discipline with 2 years of relevant industry experience.
Advanced degree (Mastersor Ph.D.)in a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.
Familiarity withconducting and analyzing environmental tests such as vibration shock thermal cycling and thermal-vacuum testing.
Background inassembling and testing hardwarefor spaceor airborneenvironments.
Proficiencyin writing test documentation including test plans procedures and reports.
Experience preparing and presenting stage-gate reviews(e.g. CDR TRR) andinterfacinginternal and external stakeholders.

Desired Skills

Experience usingCADto design and fabricate mechanical systems fixtures and mechanisms.
Knowledge ofstructural and metrology test methodsfor characterizing hardware.
Training insafe handling protocolsfor flight hardware including cleanroom and ESD standards.
Familiarity withdata acquisition systems and scriptingfor data reduction (e.g. Python LabVIEW).
Experience operatingthermalor thermalvacuum chambers.
Ability to supporttechnical risk identification and mitigation planning.
Comfortablerecommendinginternal process improvements.
Familiarity withRF testing and equipment such as oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers signal generators and vector network analyzers.
Familiarity withantenna/microwave system testingand standards such as NASA/SMC (GSFC-STD-7000A MIL-STD-810 SMC-S-016).

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.

Dontmeet every single requirement above No want people who can growcollaborateand build a stronger strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture so ifyoureexcited about this job posting we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Salary Range

$74000 - $107000/year

How We Determine What We Pay (compensation Philosophy)
Redwiredeterminespay for positions using local national and industry-specific survey data for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and thecost 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 be considered for 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.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 ITARClick Here

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