EGSE Test Engineer (Test Engineer, Staff) (willing to consider all Sr. levels)

Redwire Space Missions has an opening for an Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), Test Engineer (willing to consider all Sr. Levels), located at our facility in Albuquerque, NM or Littleton, CO, who will support Engineering and Program Management with the execution of development and flight test activities. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and execution of electrical test systems to support spacecraft integration and test campaigns. You will work closely with systems engineering, avionics, software, and integration teams to deliver reliable EGSE solutions for spacecraft programs. Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain EGSE hardware and software to support spacecraft integration and test.
• Develop test system architecture including power distribution, signal conditioning, and data acquisition.
• Implement test automation frameworks and scripts for spacecraft checkout and validation.
• Support spacecraft and payload electrical integration, test campaigns, and anomaly resolution.
• Design and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and interface emulators.
• Prepare test procedures, participate in Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and document test reports.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (systems, mechanical, software, I&T;) to ensure test coverage.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace quality, safety, and configuration management standards.

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• 5 or more years of experience in spacecraft electrical integration, test, or EGSE development.
• Experience with test automation and scripting languages and software such as Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, TCL, C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics, load emulation, and power supplies.
• Knowledge of spacecraft interfaces such as MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, RS-422, Ethernet, CAN, PCIe, LVDS.
• Proficiency with electrical schematics, harness design, and test hardware integration.
• Familiarity with test equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power/network/spectrum analyzers.
• Experience supporting spacecraft testing in thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, and vibration environments.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government/DoD Security Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with EGSE design and operation for space vehicles
• Strong troubleshooting, fault isolation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading EGSE development efforts from requirements flow down to certification, including requirements derivation, design and layout, schematics capture, parts release and procurement, assembly, test, and validation.
• Proficiency with spacecraft avionics systems, such as power, C&DH, communications, networking, and GNC hardware.
• Proficiency programming and implementing LabVIEW for maximizing test automation.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, SVN, JIRA, Confluence, DOORS).

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. Pay Range $104,000 - $135,000 per 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 receive 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. 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

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