Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer
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Summary
Leads manufacturing test engineering at Redwire's Marlborough, MA site: develops and maintains test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for spacecraft components, oversees technicians executing tests, automates thermal/TVAC environmental test equipment, and drives failure analysis. Core tech includes Python-based test scripts, data acquisition systems, and ERP/MES/QMS tools.
Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity’s expansion into space.
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.
Through continuous innovation and operational excellence our team in Marlborough, MA is using their engineering talents to design, manufacture, integrate, and test spacecraft components. These cutting-edge capabilities are helping to revolutionize spaceflight. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.
The Manufacturing Test Engineering Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust test processes that ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance with requirements. Reporting to the System Engineering Manager, this role oversees the creation and execution of test plans and procedures, manages test fixtures and equipment (including thermal and TVAC chambers), and works with test technicians in day‑to‑day execution. The Test Engineering Lead drives continuous improvement in test capability, automation, documentation, and failure analysis to support efficient, high‑quality manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
Test Planning & Execution
- Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria aligned with product requirements and operational needs.
- Oversee the execution of test procedures by test technicians, ensuring proper training, adherence to instructions, and consistent test quality.
- Conduct complex or critical tests directly when required.
- Ensure all test activities comply with internal quality standards and customer or regulatory requirements.
Test Equipment, Fixtures & Automation
- Design, support build, and maintain test fixtures, interfaces, and supporting hardware to enable efficient and repeatable testing.
- Configure, maintain, and automate thermal chambers, TVAC chambers, and other environmental test equipment.
- Create and maintain test scripts, automation routines, and data collection tools to improve repeatability and throughput.
- Ensure calibration, readiness, and safe operation of all test equipment.
Troubleshooting & Failure Investigation
- Troubleshoot test failures, equipment issues, and anomalies to quickly identify root causes.
- Lead Failure Review Investigations (FRIs), coordinating inputs from engineering, quality, and production.
- Document findings, track corrective actions, and verify closure of issues.
- Provide visibility into recurring failures and recommend design or process improvements.
Collaboration & Documentation
- Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to align testing with evolving product needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including test reports, fixture documentation, configuration records, and revision history.
- Support manufacturing readiness reviews, process improvements, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Train technicians and other stakeholders in new test methods, tools, and procedures.
Ideal Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, hardware testing, or system-level validation.
- Proficiency in test development, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
- Experience creating test fixtures or hardware interfaces.
- Ability to interpret engineering documentation, drawings, and requirements.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Clear communicator who can coordinate activities across engineering, quality, and production teams.
Desired Skills
- Experience with test equipment automation, Python-based test scripts, or data acquisition systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with environmental testing (thermal, TVAC, vibration, etc.) and related automation.
- Familiarity with enterprise quality or manufacturing systems (ERP/MES/QMS).
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or system-level diagnostic tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technicians and manage daily test activities.
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.
Salary Range: $102,000-130,000
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
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