Engineering Intern

Redwire Corporation; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space in Longmont, Colorado is seeking Engineering Interns for the RF Systems team to work on design, build, and test activities for space and multi-domain programs.

Under direct supervision you will support RF Electrical/Mechanical/Systems engineers, helping with documentation, prototypes, and process improvements while gaining hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in relevant field (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Physics)
• Ability to work with a team of engineers, program managers, and technicians
• Enthusiasm for building space hardware and systems
• US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations
• Experience working with hardware

Responsibilities

• Design hardware for RF systems and meet milestones
• Create/update design and test documentation
• Conduct early trade studies and build risk-reduction prototypes
• Support build activities for aerospace flight hardware in lab
• Contribute to R&D efforts to design new systems
• Contribute to development of processes and procedures
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary engineering team
• Represent Redwire with professional conduct

Skills

RF systems knowledge

RF modeling tools

Systems engineering lifecycle

Requirement management tools

RF test equipment

SolidWorks

GD&T drafting standards

Stress analysis

Thermal analysis

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate engineering student in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Physics

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Keysight ADS

Jama

Doors

SolidWorks

Job description

Do you thrive on turning the impossible into reality? At Redwire Space, every day presents an opportunity to innovate, tackle fascinating challenges, and directly shape future technologies for multiple domains (space and terrestrial). Redwire is where groundbreaking ideas take flight, and the results are truly out of this world.

Innovate with Our RF Systems Group in Longmont, Colorado

Join Redwire's RF Systems group in Longmont, Colorado, and become an integral part of engineering the next generation of RF products. These enable mission-critical capabilities across space, air, land, and beyond. Whether it's advanced communications, sophisticated sensing, electronic warfare, or directed energy, our team delivers cutting-edge solutions — from orbital deployments to the tactical edge — in support of one force, every front.

Join a Team Driven by Curiosity, Purpose, and Impact

Decide today to become a part of our engineering team and you'll find yourself in a collaborative, agile environment where curiosity, purpose, and impact guide every decision. We are not just a company; we are a collective renowned for our technical expertise, leadership in engineering, and unwavering commitment to project ownership. Come experience a place where your contributions truly matter.

Redwire has opportunities for Engineering Interns on the RF Systems team. You will work on design, build, and test activities for space and multi-domain programs. You will also help with site initiatives to improve engineering processes. This role is for college students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD degree with an interest in RF systems and product design. Under direct supervision, you will support Redwire’s professional staff in areas such as RF Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering, contributing to technical development and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities may vary based on specific assignment and some functions may not be required for all positions. Will primarily be responsible for:


• Design hardware for RF systems, ensuring that personal and team milestones are met


• Create/update design and test documentation


• Conduct early conceptual trade studies and construct risk reduction prototypes to inform design


• Support build activities for aerospace flight hardware in a laboratory environment


• Contribute to new Research and Development efforts to design new systems


• Contribute to the development of processes and procedures


• Coordinate within an interdisciplinary engineering team to achieve project goals


• Model exemplary professional conduct as a representative of Redwire

Ideal Experience

• High School diploma or GED graduate currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited university and pursuing an undergrad or a graduate degree in an appropriate field: Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar field


• Ability to work and communicate with a team of professionals engineers, program managers, and technicians


• Enthusiasm to building space hardware and systems


• US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR Regulations


• Experience working with hardware

We are looking for candidates who have some skills and knowledge similar to the following

• RF systems knowledge and RF modeling tools (Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, others)


• Familiarity with the Systems engineering life cycle


• Familiarity with requirement management tools (Jama, Doors or similar)


• Experience with RF test equipment


• Experience with SolidWorks


• Familiar with GD&T drafting standards


• Stress, structural, and/or thermal analysis using either closed form equations or ANSYS


• 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

$27.00 - $34.00/hour (hourly rate depends on school year)

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 be considered for 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.