Test Engineer
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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 a current opportunity for a Test Engineer located at our facility in Longmont, CO. In this role you will interface with all functions of engineering as well as project management to aid in coordinating testing and development efforts for product development and project deliverables. You will provide support to prototyping and development teams to develop test setups for initial functionality demonstration and evaluation as well as Qualification and Flight hardware. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the space sector, with an emphasis on RF antennas and systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage high-value flight hardware test plans, from concept to execution.
- Develop test requirements and verification methods through close collaboration with the Systems Engineering team.
- Interface with the customer, negotiate test requirements and methods, jointly develop plans, and communicate and report on test progress.
- Collaborate with the product development team to integrate and perform hands on work on development hardware to incorporate changes in system design to meet requirements.
- Identify product integration and testing methods and test fixturing for risk mitigation, prototype development and requirement verification.
- Plan and perform functional testing, including RF tests, and environmental testing of hardware, including vibration testing, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and other qualification tests.
- Develop and improve test capabilities of in-house facilities and interface Redwire groups to leverage existing test capabilities across the business.
- Collaborate with various areas of the business, such as technicians, product and technical leadership, and program managers.
- Install/assemble active RF boxes, safely powering and operating boxes, and executing overall component and system-level performance testing.
- Some limited travel may be required.
Ideal Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or other space-related discipline with a minimum of 2 or more years of industry/related experience (* Master’s or PhD degree in a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience).
- Some experience with RF design and equipment (understanding of RF theory and/or EE system theory).
- Experience in overseeing and processing data from environmental tests such as vibration, shock, thermal cycling and/or thermal-vacuum testing.
- Hands-on experience with electronics and modifying electrical hardware.
- Experience assembling and/or testing hardware (for space environments preferred).
- Experience with test equipment and bench top measurements for circuits and RF systems, including Vector Network Analyzers, and other RF test hardware.
- Familiar with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
Desired Skills
- Experience with preparing and leading project stage-gate meetings (such as CDR, TRR, etc.) and interfacing with customers.
- Experience with RF antenna test methods is a plus.
- Experience with the PCB lifecycle for RF hardware.
- Experience with PCB modification methods and techniques.
- Experience using CAD to design and fabricate test systems, fixturing, and/or mechanisms.
- Experience and training in safe handling protocols for flight hardware, including cleanroom and ESD standards.
- Experience with test-analysis correlation, including the ability to understand, interpret, and validate analysis predictions through test methods.
- Experience with generating requirements and establishing appropriate verification criteria.
- Experience with data acquisition equipment, programming equipment, and LabVIEW.
- Experience in supporting technical risk identification, mitigation planning and mitigation execution.
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.
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
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