Aerospace Hardware Test Engineer — Spaceflight

Redwire; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire’s Albuquerque facility is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to design test plans, procedures, and scripts validating space-grade hardware. You will ensure mission success by verifying performance under extreme conditions and supporting tests for high-profile programs like Orion.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/CS or related field with 5+ years in aerospace test engineering, scripting (Python), Linux, AS9100 familiarity, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and aerospace Test Engineering experience.
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience with environmental testing (TVAC, Vibration, and Shock).
• Scripting and automation skills (Python).
• Experience with Linux (OS).
• PCA troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design test plans, procedures, and scripts to validate space-grade hardware.
• Develop testing methods to ensure reliability under extreme conditions.
• Create testing procedures and automate scripted tests.
• Coordinate with requirements team to plan testing activities.
• Travel to test facilities up to 15% and accommodate after-hours testing.

Skills

Test planning

Python scripting

Linux OS

Troubleshooting

Communication

AS9100 knowledge

Electrical basics

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/CS

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Bench instruments

Job description

Redwire’s Albuquerque facility is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to design test plans, procedures, and scripts validating space-grade hardware. You will ensure mission success by verifying performance under extreme conditions and supporting tests for high-profile programs like Orion.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/CS or related field with 5+ years in aerospace test engineering, scripting (Python), Linux, AS9100 familiarity, and travel readiness.