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Systems Engineering Intern

  • Littleton, Colorado, United States
Bring your passion for space!
 
Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.  
 
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. 

Redwire is currently broadening and maturing our use of digital engineering as applied to all space mission phases from concept development through operations. This enterprise-wide initiative will transform the way we do business, and provides an exciting opportunity to work with our leadership team and various business areas to develop and promote cutting-edge technical capabilities and methods.
 
 
Summary:
 
We have an opportunity for a Systems Engineering Intern, located at our facility in Littleton, CO. In this role you will help us define, develop, model, and test our digital engineering ecosystem. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the application of model-based systems engineering, and digital engineering in general to help us leverage the full potential of a holistic integrated modeling and simulation environment.
 
 
Responsibilities:
  • Help build SysML models of the digital engineering ecosystem and space systems
  • Develop validation scripts to verify model compliance to standards and guidelines
  • Develop, document, and test tool integration methods and processes
  • Plan, document, execute, and present demonstrations of digital ecosystem capabilities
  • Potential to work with business development, marketing, IT, and other business areas to communicate and incorporate digital engineering into proposals and infrastructure
Ideal Experience:
  • Currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited university and pursuing a BS or MS in Systems Engineering or another technically related field
  • We are looking for candidates who strive for excellence in all aspects of their College or University experience as demonstrated by the results of their coursework, projects, lab work, workshops, internships, and other collegiate activities. We are also looking for candidates who are creative, resourceful, open-minded, and driven to succeed
  • US citizenship or Permanent resident/Green card holder required (we do not accept visa sponsorship)
Desired Skills
  • Familiarity with space systems engineering including an understanding of space vehicle design, space system architecture development or space missions and operations development
  • Understanding of SysML and MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering)
  • Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (a.k.a., Magic Cyber Systems Engineer)
  • Familiarity with one or more additional digital engineering tools such as Jama, Ansys STK, Solidworks, or Model Center
  • Demonstrated ability to create clear and concise technical documentation
  • Experience presenting technical information in a group setting
  • Previous internships a plus
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. 
 
Pay Range: $23 - $28 per hour
 
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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