Test Engineer - Longmont, CO,

Unlock the Future of Space at Redwire Space  · Do you thrive on turning the impossible into reality? At Redwire Space, every day presents an opportunity to innovate, tackle fascinating challenges, and directly shape future technologies for multiple domains (space and terrestrial) ...

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Unlock the Future of Space at Redwire Space 
Do you thrive on turning the impossible into reality? At Redwire Space, every day presents an opportunity to innovate, tackle fascinating challenges, and directly shape future technologies for multiple domains (space and terrestrial). Redwire is where groundbreaking ideas take flight, and the results are truly out of this world. 
  
Innovate with Our RF Systems Group in Longmont, Colorado 
Join Redwire's RF Systems group in Longmont, Colorado, and become an integral part of engineering the next generation of RF products. These enable mission-critical capabilities across space, air, land, and beyond. Whether it's advanced communications, sophisticated sensing, electronic warfare, or directed energy, our team delivers cutting-edge solutions — from orbital deployments to the tactical edge — in support of one force, every front. 
  
Join a Team Driven by Curiosity, Purpose, and Impact 
Decide today to become a part of our engineering team and you'll find yourself in a collaborative, agile environment where curiosity, purpose, and impact guide every decision. We are not just a company; we are a collective renowned for our technical expertise, leadership in engineering, and unwavering commitment to project ownership. Come experience a place where your contributions truly matter. 
 
Summary 
 
We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer at our Longmont, CO facility. In this role, you'll work in a team testing hardware for space and airborne applications, with a strong focus on testing RF Systems. You'll collaborate across engineering disciplines to perform testing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience testing hardware for space or airborne environments. 
 
You'll join a growing and dynamic interdisciplinary team and report to the Systems Integration and Test Manager. If this sounds like you, don't hesitate to apply 
  
Essential Functions 

• Execute, develop and manage comprehensive test plans for high-value flight hardware, from initial concept through execution.  
• Define test requirements and verification methods in close collaboration with the Systems Engineering team.  
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate test requirements and methods, co-develop plans, and provide regular updates on test progress.  
• Represent Test Engineering at major program milestones and communicate test status and work in a collaborative team.  
• Identify appropriate testing methods and design test fixtures to support risk mitigation, prototype development, and requirement verification.  
• Plan and execute environmental testing of hardware, including functional such as vibration testing, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and other qualification tests.  
• Develop and enhance in-house test capabilities and collaborate with other Redwire groups to leverage existing resources across the organization.  
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technicians, product and technical leadership, and program managers, to ensure successful test execution. 

 
Ideal Experience 

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering; Physics; Mathematics; or other space-related discipline, with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.  
• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.  
• Familiarity with conducting and analyzing environmental tests, such as vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and thermal-vacuum testing.  
• Background in assembling and testing hardware for space or airborne environments.  
• Proficiency in writing test documentation, including test plans, procedures, and reports.  
• Experience preparing and presenting stage-gate reviews (e.g., CDR, TRR) and interfacing internal and external stakeholders.  

 
Desired Skills 

• Experience using CAD to design and fabricate mechanical systems, fixtures, and mechanisms.  
• Knowledge of structural and metrology test methods for characterizing hardware.  
• Training in safe handling protocols for flight hardware, including cleanroom and ESD standards.  
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and scripting for data reduction (e.g., Python, LabVIEW).  
• Experience operating thermal or thermal vacuum chambers. 
• Ability to support technical risk identification and mitigation planning.  
• Comfortable recommending internal process improvements.  
• Familiarity with RF testing and equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and vector network analyzers. 
• Familiarity with antenna/microwave system testing and standards such as NASA/SMC (GSFC-STD-7000A, MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016). 

 
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.  
  
Don't meet every single requirement above? No worries.  We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team.  We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you're excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 
  
Salary Range 
$74,000 - $107,000/year
 
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 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire Space 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 Space 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