Structural and Thermal Engineer

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.
Redwire is opening a new office in Warsaw, Poland and we have a current opportunity for a Structural and Thermal Engineer. With many exciting opportunities on the horizon, Redwire is eagerly looking for your curiosity, passion for space, talent, and experience to help us Build Above.

Job description

As a Structural and Thermal engineer for Redwire Poland, you are responsible for a project’s structural and thermal integrity, with projects ranging from small, handheld experiments to large docking mechanisms. You work closely together with the Lead Systems engineer and Mechanical Integration engineer to ensure all structural and thermal requirements are met, also taking the lead in the preparation, execution, and reporting of environmental tests. Testing, modeling & analysis, and technical writing are part and parcel of the work you are prepared to do on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to ensure that designed components and systems meet all requirements.
• Develop and execute design verification campaigns in various launch and thermal environments.
• Oversee structural, thermal and environmental test activities.
• Generate technical documentation, reporting and presentations of design, test, and analysis results.

Ideal Experience

• Master’s degree in mechanical, thermal, aerospace engineering or other related degree
• 2-3 years’ of relevant experience, with previous structural and/or thermal engineering roles preferred
• Strong understanding of structural dynamics (e.g. eigenmodes, sine vibration, random vibration), structural testing (static, vibration, shock), and thermal testing (thermal vacuum testing)
• Experience with thermal and structural verification & analysis using Creo Simulate, ESATAN, ESARAD, FEMAP, and NASTRAN
• Experience with programming languages such as VBA, Python, and MATLAB
• Ability to write and communicate technical reports in English
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written – in English and Polish
• Willingness to travel

Desired skills

• Self-motivated in applying engineering principles, concepts, and practices of mechanical / aerospace engineering to independently perform assignments.
• Results-oriented – Motivated and determined to achieve specified outcomes and goals Teamwork – You are a team player and like to take initiative, you see problems as challenges.
• Reliability – Completes work in a timely and accurate manner, sticks to commitments and obligations
• Performance – Pays attention to detail, accuracy and completeness while taking ownership of results. Possesses excellent organization and communication skills (written and oral)
• Adaptability – Open-mindedness

Come join us

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration!
Interested, but not sure you meet every single requirement? Research shows that men will apply to jobs when they meet only 60% of the requirements, but women and other minority groups may only apply if they’re sure they meet 100%. If you were turning away because you don’t meet 100%, well, we’d still like to hear from you – tell us how you’re the best fit for the requirements you’re sure you meet.

Disclaimer

Please bear in mind that our company is bound by ITAR regulations, restricting candidates from certain countries or holders of double nationalities.
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 Poland.