Senior RF Test Engineer - Space Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Redwire Space in Longmont, CO seeks a Test Engineer III to join our RF Systems group. You will test hardware for space and airborne applications, collaborating across engineering disciplines to execute fast-paced tests.

Ideal candidates have prior experience testing hardware in space/airborne environments and lead test campaigns with stakeholders. You will report to the Systems Integration and Test Manager and mentor junior engineers while advancing in-house test capabilities and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering; 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience overseeing and processing data from environmental tests (vibration, shock, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum).
• Experience assembling and testing hardware for space or airborne environments.
• Proficiency writing test documentation (plans, procedures, reports).
• Experience leading stage-gate reviews (CDR, TRR) and interfacing with stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in space, small satellites, and/or RF systems.
• Experience with test failures and developing options with the project team and customer.

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 collaboration.
• Interface with internal/external stakeholders to negotiate test requirements and co-develop plans.
• Represent Test Engineering at major program milestones and communicate test status.
• Identify testing methods and design fixtures to support risk mitigation and verification.
• Plan and execute environmental testing (vibration, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum).
• Develop and enhance in-house test capabilities and collaborate across Redwire groups.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful test execution and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Mentoring juniors

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Stage-gate meetings

RF systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Job description

Redwire Space in Longmont, CO seeks a Test Engineer III to join our RF Systems group. You will test hardware for space and airborne applications, collaborating across engineering disciplines to execute fast-paced tests.

Ideal candidates have prior experience testing hardware in space/airborne environments and lead test campaigns with stakeholders. You will report to the Systems Integration and Test Manager and mentor junior engineers while advancing in-house test capabilities and processes