Responsible Systems Engineer – Mechanical Systems Job at Redwire Space (Littleton)

Job Description

At Redwire Space Missions, 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. Join us on our mission to expand humanity's presence in space! Redwire Space Missions LLC is seeking a Responsible Systems Engineer – Mechanical Systems to join our team in Littleton, CO. This role is critical to the success of our spacecraft programs and requires a highly skilled, independent, and proactive leader who can own multiple subsystems through the entire system lifecycle while managing technical budgets and design trades. The ideal candidate will have deep experience across all phases of the space systems development lifecycle and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Responsibility

Lead subsystem-level requirements development, subsystem architecture definition, design maturation, and end-to-end RV&V planning and execution for mechanical systems - Thermal Control Subsystem, Propulsion Subsystem, and Structures & Mechanisms Subsystem
Own and manage subsystem verification and validation strategies, including test planning, test readiness, execution oversight, and closure
Lead technical teams through major program lifecycle events such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and verification closure reviews
Define, manage, and control component, subsystem, and spacecraft interfaces
maintain Interface Control Documents and coordinate cross-functional integration
Plan, facilitate, and document technical reviews and maintain subsystem technical baselines
Support development of test infrastructure including simulations, analytical models, test fixtures, and MGSE/EGSE for hardware and software verification activities
Produce high-quality technical documentation, including procedures, engineering reports, and requirements artifacts
Provide technical leadership, decision-making support, and day-to-day guidance to subsystem engineers and integrated product teams

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the space industry
Strong understanding of spacecraft systems engineering lifecycle, including subsystem design, architecture development, integration & test, and mission operations preparation
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and coordinating across disciplines
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Nice to have

M.S. degree in Systems Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
5-8 years of engineering experience with spacecraft
Experience supporting or leading NASA/DoD lifecycle reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
Proficiency with requirements management tools such as JAMA or DOORS
Familiarity with Ansys STK for modeling and analysis
Experience with MBSE, SysML, and tools such as CAMEO Systems Modeler
Background in spacecraft subsystems engineering and technical execution across development phases
Active DoD Security Clearance
Direct experience with Propulsion, Thermal, and Structures & Mechanisms subsystems
Broad-based systems engineering skill set with ability to lead across multiple disciplines

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