Project Engineer, Staff

Redwire; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Redwire seeks a Staff Project Engineer in Goleta, CA to lead the technical execution of space hardware from concept to delivery. You will drive systems-level design, development, evaluation, and refinement across the product lifecycle while acting as a technical leader in long-range planning and emerging technology.

The role requires a BS in aerospace/mechanical engineering and 8+ years of production hardware experience, with strong CAD, GD&T, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years designing, developing, manufacturing, and testing production hardware.
• Proven systems-level engineering experience with technical team leadership.
• Experience with space mechanism design and aerospace guidelines.
• Proficiency in CAD and PDM systems; strong drafting and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience preparing and presenting technical updates to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for programs or project teams, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Maintain technical integrity across phases and act as escalation point.
• Translate product strategies into system-level requirements and develop lower-level specs.
• Lead design reviews and verification/validation procedures.
• Generate and present all required project documentation.
• Develop system-level requirements and verification plans.

Skills

Systems-level engineering

Technical leadership

CAD

GD&T

Stakeholder updates

Root cause analysis

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

M.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Tools

CAD software

PDM systems

SolidWorks

ANSYS/NASTRAN

Job description

Bring your passion for space! 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.

The talented innovators in Goleta, CA are a leading developer and provider of satellite mechanisms, deployable structures, booms, and deployable solar array systems to the global space market. The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.

We are seeking a Staff Project Engineer to join our Goleta, CA team and lead the technical execution of complex, mission‑enabling space hardware from concept through delivery. You will drive systems‑level design, development, evaluation, and refinement across the entire product lifecycle while contributing as a technical leader in long‑range planning and emerging technology development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for assigned programs or project teams, ensuring scope, schedule, resources, and budget remain aligned.
• Maintain technical integrity throughout all phases of a project and act as the primary point of technical escalation and resolution.
• Translate product development strategies into system‑level requirements and coordinate with engineering disciplines to develop detailed lower‑level specifications.
• Lead design reviews and develop or review verification plans, validation procedures, and customer acceptance test procedures.
• Generate, review, and present all required project documentation.
• Develop system‑level requirements, verification procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure requirements traceability and verification through successful test execution.
• Assess system performance using evaluation criteria, analyses, and technical performance measures.
• Participate in or lead non‑conformance investigations and disposition activities.
• Serve as a technical liaison with customers and support business development activities as needed.
• Provide guidance to internal teams at the brand, program, and project levels.
• Establish and coordinate standards, practices, and procedures related to product development and engineering excellence.
• Partner with program management to ensure project execution aligns with customer expectations and internal guidelines.
• Control project costs through effective resource planning and close management of system‑level decisions.
• Support both internal and customer‑facing project updates and technical presentations.
• Travel occasionally as required (approximately 10–15%), primarily local with some overnight trips.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, manufacturing, and testing production hardware.
• Proven systems‑level engineering experience and prior leadership of technical teams.
• Experience with space mechanism design and aerospace guidelines.
• Proficiency in CAD and PDM systems.
• Strong drafting knowledge and understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance analysis.
• Experience preparing and presenting technical updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with PDM Pro, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, Thermal Desktop, NASTRAN, or ANSYS.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as GSFC-STD-7000A (GEVS), AIAA S-114-2005, NASA-STD-5017, MMPDS, and similar.
• Experience with graphite and fiberglass composites, photovoltaics, flexible circuits, or printed circuit board assemblies.
• Background in the design, manufacturing, and verification of PV systems or composite structures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, Teams); Microsoft Project experience a plus.
• Training or certification in Lean Six Sigma.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to independently apply engineering principles and practices.

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 $145,000 - $180,000/yr.

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. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here