Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Engineer, Lead)

Redwire Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Corporation in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive state‑of‑the‑art spacecraft mechanisms and structures, coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, flight‑worthy designs.

The role emphasizes SolidWorks design, DFx, material selection, and QA under AS9100; 3+ years in aerospace; some travel; US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; 3+ years in aerospace/high‑reliability industries.
• Experienced with SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFx).
• Familiar with materials and surface treatments for space use.
• Experienced with mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review and establish program requirements.
• Own mechanical systems and coordinate cross‑team interactions for those systems.
• Develop and track schedules and meet deadlines.
• Develop 3D mechanism designs primarily in SolidWorks.
• Select materials and surface treatments.
• Perform preliminary analysis.
• Create manufacturing drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Create design review packages typically using Microsoft Power Point.
• Maintain requirements compliance matrices in Excel or Jama.
• Create assembly and build documentation in Microsoft Word.
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, and manufacturers.
• Follow internal QA processes and procedures per AS9100.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Engineering fundamentals

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Job description

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.

Loadpath, LLC part of the Redwire Space Missions team in Albuquerque, NM has a current opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Engineer, Lead) to join our advanced design team located at our facility in Albuquerque, NM. If you excel at what you do, we would like to talk to you! We are a dynamic and multi‑disciplinary team that innovates space mechanisms, multi-payload launch adapters, structural testing, deployable composite booms, high‑strain composites, metallic structures, deployable space structures, R&D engineering, spacecraft thermal management components, and thermal analysis. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.

Summary

It is expected that you may not know all the answers at first, but that you are eager to find them! This includes a desire to learn new skills and concepts and apply your prowess to solve our customers’ most difficult problems and invent new solutions. (If it were easy, they would do it themselves.) This is typically done by drawing on your fundamental understanding of the mechanical world and then exercising your artistic creativity to rearrange existing technology into novel applications and sometimes inventing entirely new technology.

This position will focus on developing state‑of‑the‑art structures and mechanisms for satellites, launch vehicles, and missile defense applications. Some examples include but are not limited to general spacecraft mechanisms, hold and release devices, solar array drive assemblies, deployable radar arrays, gimbals, multiple payload launch structures, deployable satellite antennas, rocket bodies fins and structures, ground support equipment, test equipment, and their supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and establish program requirements
• Functionally own specific mechanical systems and coordinate cross team interactions for those systems
• Develop and track schedules and meet deadlines
• Develop 3D mechanism designs primarily in SolidWorks
• Select materials and surface treatments
• Perform preliminary analysis
• Create manufacturing drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5
• Create design review packages typically using Microsoft Power Point
• Create and maintain requirements compliance matrixes in Microsoft Excel or Jama
• Create assembly and build documentation in Microsoft Word
• Intelligently defend your designs to engineers and customers
• Directly assemble prototype and flight hardware in a laboratory environment
• Assemble sensors and operate test equipment
• Follow internal Quality Assurance (QA) processes and procedures in compliance with AS9100 standards
• Provide feedback and recommendations for improving our internal QA processes and procedures
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, and manufacturers
• Operate in a dynamic, fast paced, and multidisciplinary environment
• Take pride in courteous behavior and professional communication

Ideal Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, with 3 or more years of related work experience in Aerospace, Space, Energy, Semiconductor, Subsea, or other high reliability industries
• Experienced with SolidWorks
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing
• Familiarity with materials and surface treatments for use in space
• Experienced with mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals
• Some limited travel may be required

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in engineering preferred
• Familiarity with NASA standards, range safety, and launch vehicle user guides
• Ability to calculate the reliability of mechanical devices
• Highly proficient with Solidworks (1000+ hours), Solidworks PDM a plus
• Experience with cradle-to-grave programs
• Experience in designing launch systems
• Finite Element Analysis experience
• Ability to mass optimize a mechanical part
• Structural testing experience
• Desire to work ITAR programs
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain a security clearance may be requiredand hold a security clearance

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.

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.

EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:

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. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here