Principal Materials, Process and Composites Engineer

Job Expired

Goleta, CA, United States

$179-220k

Full Time

a year ago

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. Join us on our mission to expand humanity’s presence in space.

The talented innovators in Goleta, CA are a leading developer and provider of satellite mechanisms, deployable structures and booms and deployable solar array systems to the global space market. The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. With many more exciting projects on the horizon our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.

Summary

We have a current opportunity for a Principal Materials, Process and Composites Engineer located at our facility in Goleta, CA. In this role you will provide expert level M&P and Specialty Engineering support to multiple customer programs and R&D as well as expertise in the design and manufacturing of structural composites.

Responsibilities

Provide Materials and Process Engineering expertise to deployable space solar arrays
Provide Composite Materials design, manufacturing and testing expertise to deployable space solar arrays
Review and approve engineering drawings and documents in accordance with specifications to assist in resolving part failure analysis, fabrication, assembly, and testing
Evaluate materials, parts, finishes, and processes for survivability in space environments, including thermal extremes, radiation exposure, plume exposure, component outgassing
Evaluate program material and process requirements and generate program Parts, Material and Process lists and reports
Write and review materials, process, and test specifications for use in the manufacture of the space components
Responsible for the evaluation and qualification of materials, suppliers, equipment, technology, and processes
Perform materials related failure investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions by the inspection, analysis and testing of parts.
Qualify new composites manufacturing facilities, equipment and processes to ensure compliance to internal and/or customer engineering and specifications
Troubleshoot and de-risks composites manufacturing processes, reducing quality non-conformances, at internal and supplier production facilities
Generate reports for specialty engineering analysis and testing including contamination and survivability from radiation, erosion and thermal environments
Write and review test plans and procedures for test execution
Participate in the mentoring of developing of engineers and the areas of M&P, Composites and Specialty Engineering

Ideal Experience

Bachelors Degree in Engineering in one of the following areas Materials, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field, with a minimum of 12 or more years’ of relevant experience. Willing to consider experience in lieu of education
Experience writing and reviewing test coupon plans and overseeing test coupon fabrication
Experience developing and executing composite material qualification plans, including fabrication and testing plans
Experience with Composite Engineering and Analysis Engineering tools and methods
Experience with Aerospace Composite Materials, assembly, fabrication, bonding
Experience with Chemical/Contamination of space hardware and processes
Experience with aerospace process and material specifications

Desired Skills

Post graduate degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or related fields
Recognized space industry specialist with insight into multiple engineering fields and disciplines.
Demonstrated leadership by example
Comprehensive understanding of space design best practices and lessons learned
Experience with JAMA requirements management database software
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint and Team. Microsoft Project experience a plus
Experience developing or owning processes within an AS9100 or similar accredited environment
Experience with stage-gate review process, managing review boards, and managing launch readiness
Experience and training in safe handling protocols for flight hardware, including cleanroom and ESD standards

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.

Pay Range
$179,000 -$220,000

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 receive higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire 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 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