Job Description

Where dreams and reality collide and the output is out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown.  

At Redwire’s Longmont, CO facility, we’re engineering next-generation RF systems that support missions across space, air, land, and beyond. Whether enabling satellite communications or advancing technologies, our team is solving complex challenges that shape the future of mission-critical connectivity. We design and build innovative systems in a fast-paced environment to meet demanding applications. 

Come join the engineering team where the work you contribute to inspires pride and personal growth. We design cutting edge antenna apertures, RF front ends and combined antennas used for space and multi domain applications such as PNT, radar, communications, electronic warfare and directed energy applications. We are developing RF systems for moderate volume, fast design cycle for space, national security, and other well-funded commercial customers.  

We have an opportunity for a Project Engineer for RF products (will consider all Senior levels)  at our facility in Longmont, CO . In this role you will be responsible for leading teams to develop new space-based RF systems and communications architectures. You will interact directly with customers, and be responsible for guiding the technical development from concept through flight testing and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary project teams to develop and build RF products for satellites.
• Guide technical development throughout the project team with strong communication and collaboration.
• Communicate directly with customers and subcontractors
• Define work packages and review work products from the team.
• Support business development activities with proposal writing and review
• Assist program management with team organization, resource demands, and project execution.
• Ensure a smooth program transition from engineering development into flight production.

Ideal Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience designing, building, and testing RF systems .
• Experience developing & building satellite hardware from concept through product verification.
• Experience leading a team and developing technical work plans, including estimation of required resources .
• Background working/communicating with customers to manage expectations and project scope.
• Experience with RF modeling or ECAD software (HFSS, Altium, etc.).
• US Citizen (Green Card holder and Visa sponsorship not accepted).
• BS in Engineering, (Aerospace or Electrical Engineering preferred). Master’s Degree may substitute for two years less of applicable experience.

Desired Skills

• Strongly desire experience with RF testing and test equipment
• Background in translating system architectures into requirements and verification plans
• Understanding of risk management activities.
• Background managing technical baselines and product configurations.
• Experiencing generating content for and presenting at standard technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)

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