Senior Systems Engineer (All Levels)

Senior Systems Engineer (All Levels) Redwire Space $95,000 - $165,000/yr. United States, California, Goleta 153 Castilian Drive (Show on map) May 05, 2026 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. We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Systems and Test (S&T) Engineering team in Goleta, CA. In this role you will work on a variety of program tasks ranging from Requirements and Verification Management, Test Campaign Planning and Execution, Solar Array Power Management and Analysis, and Specialty Engineering (M&P, Reliability, Radiation, EEE parts, and etc.) roles. You will have the opportunity to work on projects of all sizes including such high-profile programs as International Space Station and Gateway Lunar Space Station Solar Arrays. Responsibilities Act as a Lead S&T Engineer on a project team for satellite subsystems and components.
Requirements and Verification Management including customer collaboration, requirements decomposition and flow down, creation and maintenance of verification matrices.
Lead Engineer responsible for Systems Requirements Review (SRR) and Test Readiness Review (TRR) for external customer reviews.
Communicate decomposed requirements to the project team functional roles.
Develop program requirements verification plans and coordinate activities with different engineering functions.
Compile and maintain system mass database with contingency in order to support customer mass requirements, and interface mass requirements and properties to structural analysis and design engineering.
Test Plan and Procedure generation based on requirements verification matrix.
Evaluate test data and analysis results and generate reports to verify that system/subsystem meets functional and performance specifications.
Perform Space Specialty Engineering analysis and evaluations including hardware qualification, materials and process evaluation, radiation analysis and testing.
Develop Solar Array sub-assembly acceptance and qualification test plans
Perform reliability, FMECA analysis and lifecycle analysis for space hardware and systems
Perform EEE component selection, Derating, lifetime and failure analysis
Support hardware integration and testing at spacecraft level integration.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from management and customers. Ideal Experience Bachelor of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5+ years of experience or a Master's with 3+ years of experience.
Self-motivated in applying engineering principles, concepts, and practices of mechanical / aerospace engineering to independently perform assignments.
US citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain a security clearance Desired Skills Experience working on spacecraft systems
Experience in developing, managing, and decomposing requirements and verification methods
Experience developing test plans and managing hardware test campaigns
Experience using JAMA or DOORS
Basic proficiency in CAD programs (Inventor, Solidworks, ProE, etc)
Basic familiarity with numerical methods and data processing (MATLAB, Python, etc)
Experience designing or working with Electrical Test support equipment
Experience in space hardware materials and processes
Ability to work mostly independently with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills 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 $95,000 - $165,000/yr. 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