Senior Space Mechanisms Engineer

Redwire; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space seeks a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in Albuquerque, NM to design state-of-the-art spacecraft mechanisms and deployable structures.

You will own mechanical systems, develop 3D designs in SolidWorks, and contribute to testing, manufacturing drawings, and QA in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering with 5+ years in aerospace or high-reliability sectors, strong SolidWorks skills, and familiarity with NASA/ITAR standards; some travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years in aerospace, space, or high-reliability industries.
• Experience with SolidWorks and Design for Manufacturing in aerospace structures.
• Knowledge of materials and surface treatments for space applications.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design and engineering principles.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

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.
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, and manufacturers.
• Follow internal Quality Assurance (QA) processes and procedures in compliance with AS9100 standards.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Design for Manufacturing

Aerospace experience

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

GD&T tooling

FEA software

Job description

Redwire Space seeks a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in Albuquerque, NM to design state-of-the-art spacecraft mechanisms and deployable structures.

You will own mechanical systems, develop 3D designs in SolidWorks, and contribute to testing, manufacturing drawings, and QA in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering with 5+ years in aerospace or high-reliability sectors, strong SolidWorks skills, and familiarity with NASA/ITAR standards; some travel