Staff Space Systems Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

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

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering and 8+ years of hardware design, development, manufacturing and testing experience are required, with

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years designing, developing, manufacturing and testing production hardware.
• Proven systems-level engineering experience with team leadership.
• Experience with space mechanism design and aerospace guidelines.
• Proficient in CAD and PDM systems; strong drafting and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience presenting technical updates to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for programs, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Maintain technical integrity and act as escalation point for issues.
• Translate strategies into system-level requirements and coordinate specs.
• Lead design reviews and verification/validation plans.
• Generate and present project documentation.
• Develop system-level requirements and verification procedures.
• Ensure requirements traceability through test execution.
• Assess system performance using KPIs and analyses.
• Participate in non-conformance investigations and dispositions.
• Act as technical liaison with customers and support business development.
• Provide guidance to internal teams and establish development standards.
• Coordinate with program management to meet customer expectations.
• Control project costs via resource planning and close monitoring.
• Support internal and customer-facing project updates and technical presentations.
• Travel 10–15% occasionally; mainly local with some overnight trips.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Space mechanisms

CAD

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Presenting updates

Education

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical

MS in related field

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Thermal Desktop

NASTRAN

ANSYS

PDM Pro

Job description

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

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering and 8+ years of hardware design, development, manufacturing and testing experience are required, with