Redwire · 6 hours ago
Gimbal Production & Manufacturing Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$88K/yr - $113K/yr
2+ years expRedwire Defense Tech is expanding its gimbal production capacity. We are seeking a Gimbal Production and Manufacturing Engineer to play a foundational role in standing up this new production capacity, blending hands-on engineering, process development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality gimbal systems for global ISR missions.
ManufacturingSpace TravelTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define tooling, fixtures, calibration equipment, and test stations required for gimbal assembly and alignment
Support layout planning for the manufacturing area, including material flow, ESD safe workspaces and environmental controls
Translate existing production workflows into a new facility, ensuring consistency, repeatability and compliance with established quality standards
Create detailed work instructions, assembly guides, torque specifications, and inspection criteria
Lead equipment qualification, including installation, validation, and operator training
Oversee precision assembly of optical, mechanical and electronic subsystems
Develop alignment procedures for EO/IR sensors, IMU’s and stabilization axis to meet line of sight accuracy and jitter performance requirements
Implement best practices for handling sensitive optical components and ruggedized payload housings
Work closely with Systems & Test Engineering to ensure production tests correlate with field performance
Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production defects or performance deviations
Drive design for manufacture and design for assembly improvements in collaboration with design teams
Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce cycle time, improve yield and enhance reliability
Support configuration management, revision control, and traceability of components and assemblies
Partner with supply chain teams to qualify vendors for components
Work with quality and integration teams to ensure seamless transition from prototype to production of integration components
Provide technical support to field teams and customers as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or related field
2-4 years of progressive experience in aircraft or UAS payload system design, integration or support
Hands on experience in manufacturing or production engineering for electromechanical or optical systems
Familiarity with stabilized gimbal systems, EO/IR sensors, or ISR payloads
Experience with creating work instructions, test procedures and process documentation
Familiarity with UAV payload integration, avionics interfaces or embedded systems
Preferred
Experience standing up new production lines or transferring manufacturing processes between facilities
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with UAV Payload Integration or avionics interfaces
Experience with ruggedized or aerospace-grade manufacturing environments
Knowledge of defense ISR mission requirements and CONOPS
Benefits
Matching 401(k)
Paid PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
HSA and FSA Options
Critical Care Plan
Accident Care Plan
Company
Redwire
Redwire focuses on space commercialization, digitally engineered spacecraft, on-orbit service, assembly, and manufacturing.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2025-06-16Post Ipo Equity· $260M
2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $90M
2021-09-03Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Peter Cannito
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Al Tadros
Chief Technology Officer
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