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
Join Redwire's RF Systems group in Longmont, Colorado, and become an integral part of engineering the next generation of RF products. These enable mission-critical capabilities across space, air, land, and beyond. Whether it's advanced communications, sophisticated sensing, electronic warfare, or directed energy, our team delivers cutting-edge solutions — from orbital deployments to the tactical edge — in support of one force, every front.
Join a Team Driven by Curiosity, Purpose, and Impact
Decide today to become a part of our engineering team and you'll find 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 technical expertise, leadership in engineering, and unwavering commitment to project ownership. Come experience a place where your contributions truly matter.
Summary
We have a current opportunity for a Contractor - Manufacturing/Production Technicians - Level 3 for a period of up to 3-6 months, located at our facility in Longmont, CO. Assists engineers in the manufacture and test of prototype and flight deployable structures and space system components. Responsible for setting up and operating equipment, and assembly and test of hardware, while adhering to pre-established guidelines and specifications. Relies on knowledge of the field, judgement and previous experience to perform the functions of the job. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works independently and under limited supervision and engineering guidance within the scope of projects. Requires experience and knowledge of industry standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the fields of aerospace, engineering and/or science.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, and test deployable and space system hardware and ground support equipment with direction from engineering
- Facilitate hardware test activities such as functionality, thermal vacuum, shock and vibration using internal equipment and capability external test vendors
- Assist engineers with designs, provide feedback with respect to manufacturability and user friendliness
- Work with engineers to troubleshoot and solve technical issues
- Perform manufacturing assembly procedures, rework, and repair on spaceflight hardware
- Identify faulty parts during the assembly process
- Cross train in multiple areas of specialty such as electrical assembly and soldering, structural testing, etc.
- Model exemplary professional conduct as a representative of Redwire
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
Ideal Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent with 4-5 years of relevant experience
- Familiar with technical drawings and schematics, and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles, and page layouts used in technical drawings
- Familiarity with inspection equipment such as calipers/micrometers, dial indicators, gauge pins and blocks, etc.
- Excellent manual dexterity, ability to handle small parts such as fasteners as small as #0-80
Desired Skills
- 2-year technical degree may substitute for 2 years of relevant work experience
- Previous Aerospace assembly experience preferred
- High mechanical aptitude
- Possess strong problem solving and communication abilities
- Listen, communicate, and collaborate with production team manager and team lead
- High standard of quality workmanship
- Mechanical assembly of flight hardware
- Experience with electrical fabrication, basic soldering, and wire harness assembly
- Use of a variety of manual and electronic equipment
- Working knowledge of standards including GD&T (ANSI/ASME Yl4.5), GEVS, IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC 7711/7721, ASTM Test Methods
- Continuous improvement philosophies with the ability and interest in advancing existing facilities and developing new capabilities
Pay Range
$31.00 - $41.00 hourly
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 may 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 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
