Redwire Space
Contractor - Electrical Engineering Technician (will consider all Sr. levels)
Redwire Space, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Contractor – Electrical Engineering Technician (will consider all Sr. levels)
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Contractor – Electrical Engineering Technician (will consider all Sr. levels)
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Redwire Space
Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure for future generations. Redwire Space Missions in San Jose, CA specializes in high‑reliability satellite technologies, solutions, and products used by NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies.
Summary We have an opportunity for a
Contractor PCB Test Engineering Technician for up to 6 months
located at our San Jose facility. You will design test plans, hardware, and scripts to validate space‑grade hardware and ensure mission success in extreme environmental conditions. Projects will include high‑profile programs such as the human‑rated Orion program.
Responsibilities
Devise testing plans, methods, and equipment to ensure product reliability in conjunction with design and specifications.
Participate in engineering design review efforts.
Produce reports on each test activity and track test metrics.
Drive failure‑analysis efforts, including documentation, technical analysis, and customer interaction.
Plan and arrange labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
Provide test area and facility parameters for testing and specify tests to be performed.
Support multiple programs and technologies as needed.
Test all customer deliverable hardware, including special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.
Perform analysis, diagnostics, and preliminary evaluations of products.
Develop testing procedures and plans, including environmental, regression, dynamic, and scripted automation testing.
Monitor test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, and yield analysis, reporting to management periodically.
Mentor and coach early‑career engineers.
Travel as required.
Ideal Experience
High‑school diploma with 6+ years of experience.
Professional experience in aerospace test engineering or a related field.
Experience with basic scripting and automation.
Ability to support testing outside business hours, including overnight and weekends.
Desired Skills
Electrical testing experience and ability to debug digital design issues using lab tools.
Experience with environmental testing, bench supplies, scopes, and logic analyzers.
Resource management and scheduling experience.
PCB design (circuit design and board layout).
Knowledge of AS9100 industry standard practices.
Failure‑analysis experience, such as Ishikawa (fishbone), “5‑Why”, etc.
Knowledge of optics and/or optical testing highly desired.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles highly desired.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong leadership skills and a resiliently positive attitude.
Basic MS Word and MS Excel competency.
Grow with us We offer a highly competitive benefits package and a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Salary Range $38.00 – $54.00 per hour (agency contractors may have higher rates)
Compensation Philosophy Redwire determines pay using local, national, and industry‑specific survey data. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additional equity considerations apply for new hires.
Equal Opportunity Employer Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or mental or physical disability.
Background Check and Eligibility All offers are contingent upon a thorough background check and proof of eligibility to work in the US. Some positions require US citizenship or the ability to obtain a security clearance. To comply with U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to obtain required authorizations.
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Contractor – Electrical Engineering Technician (will consider all Sr. levels)
role at
Redwire Space
Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure for future generations. Redwire Space Missions in San Jose, CA specializes in high‑reliability satellite technologies, solutions, and products used by NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies.
Summary We have an opportunity for a
Contractor PCB Test Engineering Technician for up to 6 months
located at our San Jose facility. You will design test plans, hardware, and scripts to validate space‑grade hardware and ensure mission success in extreme environmental conditions. Projects will include high‑profile programs such as the human‑rated Orion program.
Responsibilities
Devise testing plans, methods, and equipment to ensure product reliability in conjunction with design and specifications.
Participate in engineering design review efforts.
Produce reports on each test activity and track test metrics.
Drive failure‑analysis efforts, including documentation, technical analysis, and customer interaction.
Plan and arrange labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
Provide test area and facility parameters for testing and specify tests to be performed.
Support multiple programs and technologies as needed.
Test all customer deliverable hardware, including special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.
Perform analysis, diagnostics, and preliminary evaluations of products.
Develop testing procedures and plans, including environmental, regression, dynamic, and scripted automation testing.
Monitor test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, and yield analysis, reporting to management periodically.
Mentor and coach early‑career engineers.
Travel as required.
Ideal Experience
High‑school diploma with 6+ years of experience.
Professional experience in aerospace test engineering or a related field.
Experience with basic scripting and automation.
Ability to support testing outside business hours, including overnight and weekends.
Desired Skills
Electrical testing experience and ability to debug digital design issues using lab tools.
Experience with environmental testing, bench supplies, scopes, and logic analyzers.
Resource management and scheduling experience.
PCB design (circuit design and board layout).
Knowledge of AS9100 industry standard practices.
Failure‑analysis experience, such as Ishikawa (fishbone), “5‑Why”, etc.
Knowledge of optics and/or optical testing highly desired.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles highly desired.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong leadership skills and a resiliently positive attitude.
Basic MS Word and MS Excel competency.
Grow with us We offer a highly competitive benefits package and a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Salary Range $38.00 – $54.00 per hour (agency contractors may have higher rates)
Compensation Philosophy Redwire determines pay using local, national, and industry‑specific survey data. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additional equity considerations apply for new hires.
Equal Opportunity Employer Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or mental or physical disability.
Background Check and Eligibility All offers are contingent upon a thorough background check and proof of eligibility to work in the US. Some positions require US citizenship or the ability to obtain a security clearance. To comply with U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to obtain required authorizations.
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