Environmental Test Engineer (Will Consider All Senior Levels)

Redwire Space NV; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 101,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space in Longmont, CO is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to join our RF Systems group. You will test space and airborne hardware, develop test plans, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure robust performance.

The ideal candidate has strong background in environmental testing (vibration, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum), hands-on hardware integration, and experience with RF systems. Space experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Experience with environmental tests such as vibration, shock, thermal cycling and thermal vacuum.
• Experience assembling and testing hardware for space or airborne environments.
• Proficiency in writing test documentation and reports.
• Experience leading stage-gate reviews and interfacing with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute, develop and manage comprehensive test plans for high-value flight hardware from concept through execution.
• Define test requirements and verification methods with Systems Engineering.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate test plans and provide updates.
• Represent Test Engineering at major program milestones and communicate status.
• Identify appropriate testing methods and design fixtures to support verification.
• Plan and execute environmental testing (vibration, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum).
• Develop and enhance in-house test capabilities and collaborate with other Redwire groups.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful test execution and mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Test planning

Test documentation

RF systems

Leadership

Space testing

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

CAD

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Job description

Unlock the Future of Space at Redwire Space

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

JoinRedwire'sRF 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-edgesolutions — 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 technicalexpertise, leadership in engineering, and unwavering commitment to project ownership. Come experience a place where your contributions truly matter.

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Test Engineer (Will Consider All Senior Levels) at our Longmont, CO facility. In this role you’ll work within a team testing hardware for space and airborne applications, with a strong emphasis on RF systems. You’ll collaborate across engineering disciplines to execute testing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate brings prior experience testing hardware in space or airborne environments. You will join a growing, interdisciplinary team and report to the Systems Integration and Test Manager.

Essential Functions

• Execute,developand manage comprehensive test plansfor high-value flight hardware, frominitialconcept through execution.
• Define test requirements and verification methodsin close collaboration with the Systems Engineering team.
• Interface withinternal and external stakeholdersto negotiate test requirements and methods, co-develop plans, and provide regular updates on test progress.
• Represent Test Engineeringat major program milestonesand communicate test status and work in a collaborative team.
• Identifyappropriate testingmethods and design test fixturesto support risk mitigation, prototype development, and requirement verification.
• Plan and execute environmental testing,of hardware, including functionaltestsuch asvibration testing, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and other qualification tests.
• Develop and enhance in-house test capabilitiesand collaborate with otherRedwiregroups toleverageexisting resources across the organization.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technicians, product and technical leadership, and program managers, to ensure successful test execution.
• Leading and mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal Experience

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering; Physics; Mathematics; or other space-related discipline, with5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Advanced degree (Master’sor Ph.D.)in a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Experience in overseeing andprocessing data from environmental tests such as vibration, shock, thermalcyclingand/or thermal-vacuum testing.
• Experienceinassemblingand/ortesting hardwarefor space or airborne environments.
• Proficiencyin writing test documentation, including test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience preparing and presenting stage-gate reviews(e.g., CDR, TRR) andinterfacinginternal and external stakeholders.
• Hands-on experiencein space, small satellites, and/orRF systems.
• Experience withtestfailures andworkingwith the project team and customer todevelop options.
• Familiarwithwriting test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience with preparing andleading project stage-gate meetings(such as CDR, TRR, etc.) and interfacing with customers.
• Providing leadership toa team of engineersin the developmentand executionof a test campaign

Desired Skills

• Experience usingCADto design and fabricate mechanical systems, fixtures, and mechanisms.
• Knowledge ofstructural and metrology test methodsfor characterizing hardware.
• Ability to supporttechnical risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Comfortablerecommendinginternal process improvements.
• Familiarity withRF testing and equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and vector network analyzersa plusbut notrequired.
• Familiarity withantenna/microwave system testingand standards such as NASA/SMC (GSFC-STD-7000A, MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016).
• Experience using CAD to design and fabricatemechanical systems,fixturing, and/or mechanisms.
• Experience and training in safe handling protocolsfor flight hardware, including cleanroom and ESD standards.
• Experience with test-analysis correlation, including the ability to understand, interpret, andvalidateanalysis predictions through test methods.
• Experience with generating requirements andestablishingappropriate verificationcriteria.
• Experience insupporting technical risk identification, mitigationplanningand mitigation execution.
• Experienceleading and mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits

• We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

SalaryRange:

$101,000 - $140,000/year

How We Determine What We Pay (compensation Philosophy)
Redwiredetermines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and thecost 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 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire Space 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 Space 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