Senior Mechanical Engineer, Spacecraft Structures

Redwire; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Missions, LLC in Littleton, CO is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (senior levels considered) to join our spacecraft design team. You will develop state-of-the-art structures and mechanisms for satellites and defense applications, focusing on primary structure, deployables, and mounting architectures.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace/defense, SolidWorks proficiency, GD&T, and the ability to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 5+ years of related aerospace/defense experience preferred.
• Experience generating engineering drawings and using GD&T.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and spacecraft structures.

Responsibilities

• Own specific mechanical systems and coordinate cross-team interactions.
• Own spacecraft configuration and mechanical architecture from concept through integration.
• Develop 3D spacecraft structures in SolidWorks and create manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
• Perform first-order structural analyses to support design trades.
• Create design review packages and maintain requirements matrices in Excel or Jama.
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, and manufacturers.
• Follow AS9100 quality processes and drive schedule adherence.

Skills

SolidWorks

Spacecraft design

Structural analysis

3D modeling

Mechanical design

Flight hardware

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Redwire Space Missions, LLC in Littleton, CO is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (senior levels considered) to join our spacecraft design team. You will develop state-of-the-art structures and mechanisms for satellites and defense applications, focusing on primary structure, deployables, and mounting architectures.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace/defense, SolidWorks proficiency, GD&T, and the ability to travel occasionally.