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Manager, Project Engineering

  • Longmont, Colorado, United States
Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity’s presence in space.
 
Our innovative team in Longmont, CO are designing and deploying industry leading satellite mechanisms, deployable structures, solar array systems and space antennas to the global space market. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.
 
Summary
We have an opportunity for a Project Engineering Manager at our facility in Longmont, CO. In this role you will be responsible for managing a team of technical leads to develop space-based products and systems. This role requires 70% direct project work and 30% management.
 
Responsibilities
  • Manage a multi-disciplinary team of Project Engineers (PE)
  • Establish engineering best practices related to engineering function responsibilities
  • Forecast project demand for team and allocate Project engineering resources to programs
  • Select and hire candidates for PE positions.
  • Conducts performance evaluations and compensation reviews for direct staff.
  • Determines and implements PE training and career development needs.
  • Provide technical and management review for active programs.
  • Define engineering processes for driving repeatable and predictable execution for scalable growth.
  • Generates and reviews cost, schedule, and technical development content for bids and proposals. 
  • Lead interdisciplinary integrated product teams (IPTs) to execute full lifecycle product development of RF system products for multi-domain platforms (space, airborne, terrestrial)
  • Guide technical development throughout the project team with strong communication and collaboration.
  • Communicate directly with customers and subcontractors.
  • Define work packages and review work products from the team.
  • Support business development activities with proposal writing and review
  • Assist program management with team organization, resource demands, and project execution.
  • Ensure a smooth program transition from engineering development into flight production.
 
Ideal Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Aerospace, or related field
  • 10 year experience
  •  4 years of team leadership experience
  • Leading aerospace or defense programs through product lifecycle  
  • Leading teams and developing technical work plans, including estimation during capture, execution and sustainment phases
  • Developing, and mentoring engineering staff
  • Customer interaction
  • Experience with PLM strategies (Configuration management).
  • Managing project schedules and defining team tasks.
  • US Citizen (Green Card holder and Visa sponsorship not accepted).
Desired Skills
  • RF hardware 
  • Systems engineering
  • Manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and design for manufacturability
  • Risk management activities and experience with conducting Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action
 
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. 
 
Don’t 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 you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
 
Pay Range
$150,000 - $180,000
 
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 receive 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

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