Contractor - Manufacturing Technician II (Manufacturing Technician, 2)

Redwire Space; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Corporation in Goleta, CA is seeking a Contractor-Manufacturing Technician II for up to 6 months to perform testing, modification, rework, and repair of mechanical and/or electronic assemblies. The role supports fabrication of flight hardware and requires meeting strict drawings, procedures, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 2+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with strong mechanical skills, basic office software knowledge, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with basic technical training.
• 2+ years in aerospace manufacturing or similar shop environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fabrication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and ability to read drawings and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and validation of flight hardware per drawings and standards.
• Assist engineers in prototype hardware manufacture and test setup.
• Identify non-conformances and communicate to QA/engineering.
• Maintain production equipment and repair as needed with facilities teams.
• Collaborate to optimize orders and ensure clear process instructions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office 365

Teamwork

Reading diagrams

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Crimping tools

Torque wrenches

Drills

Job description

Redwire’s Goleta facility is Made for the Mission, delivering advanced power generation technologies that enable spacecraft to operate reliably across every orbit and mission profile. With proprietary designs, deep technical expertise, and large-scale production capabilities, the team develops solar array solutions tailored to each customer’s size, power, and orbital needs. At the heart of these offerings is Redwire’s patented Roll‑Out Solar Array (ROSA), an award‑winning system that uses composite booms and modular photovoltaic blankets to create compactly stowable, highly efficient solar arrays. These mission‑proven power systems have supported successful deployments across LEO, GEO, and deep space missions, including the ISS, NASA’s IXPE mission, and NASA’s DART mission.

Summary

We have a current opportunity for Contractor-Manufacturing Technician II for up to 6 months to join our team in Goleta, CA. The Contract - Manufacturing Technician performs testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing of mechanical and or electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and validation of critical flight hardware, including mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and flight Ground Support Equipment; per associated flight drawings, procedures, quality standards and internal training.
• Assist engineers in flight / prototype hardware manufacture / test infrastructure development, documentation of assembly, test procedures and other specified tasks.
• Identify and communicate non-conformances to engineering and quality assurance.
• Work with facilities and maintenance to ensure that production equipment is maintained and repaired in a timely manner.
• Work with manufacturing engineering to optimize manufacturing orders and ensure process instructions are understood.

Ideal Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent plus advanced training.
• At least 2 plus years prior experience working in an Aerospace manufacturing setting in a similar position.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, good fabrications skills and general shop experience.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office 365.
• Must be able to work Mon-Fri, occasional weekends to meet shipping dates and some late days.
• Ability to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations.
• Must be able to work the following shift: Mon-Fri6:30 to 3:00pm

Desired Skills

• Ability to learn to read and work from diagrams, drawings, and detailed procedures.
• Ability to learn how to operate electrical and nonelectrical manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to learn how to use hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools.
• Ability to learn how to work with adhesives, chemical cleaners, coating materials and other commonly used chemicals used in manufacturing.
• Ability to take direction from multiple sources and manage time to meet daily milestones as well as satisfy longer term commitments to support projects.
• Some travel to local vendors and suppliers might be required.

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

$ 25.48 - $32/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 ITARClick Here

EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

This position may require access to information, materials, or technology subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). To comply with these regulations, applicants may be asked to provide documentation to verify their status as a "U.S. person" as defined under the ITAR and EAR, or their eligibility to obtain any required U.S. Government export authorization. Redwire complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act, and does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship status or national origin except as required by law.

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