Job Description

Bring your passion for space!

Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure for future generations. 

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. 

The talented innovators in Goleta, CA are a leading developer and provider of satellite mechanisms, deployable structures and booms and deployable solar array systems to the global space market.  

The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. With many more exciting projects on the horizon our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above. 

Summary

We have a current opportunity for a Contractor - Expediter to join our team in Goleta, CA for up to 6 months. It is possible that the successful candidate could be converted to an employee after 6 months.  

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and expedites flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules.
• Reviews production schedules and confers with department supervisors to determine material required or overdue and to locate material, requisitions material and establishes delivery sequences to departments according to job order priorities and anticipated availability of material.
• Arranges for in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules, and with department supervisors for repair and assembly of material and its transportation to various departments, and examines material delivered to production departments to verify if type specified.
• Prepares requisitions for materials.
• Produces lists of materials, test equipment, and special tooling requirements as well as material requisitions for manufacturing projects using project specifications and drawings.
• Maintains project files of all lists and requisitions to ensure that all materials are requisitioned and that no duplicate requisitions are issued.
• The employee may frequently be required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Ideal Experience 

• Driver’s License
• 0-2 years entry-level or office store type work
• Basic Computer Skills
• Must have a valid CDL license
• US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations.
• Will perform general janitorial duties as assigned

Desired Skills

• Self-starter, who strives to continuously improve processes   
• Work independently or part of a team
• Strong commitment to quality
• Works well under pressure (relating to clearing the receiving dock and processing paperwork in a timely manner)
• Works with Programs to prioritize what needs to get through the receiving process

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.

Pay Range

$18.25 - $24.00 per hour if the hire is Direct to Redwire Space. If hired through an agency bill rate will be higher than listed hourly rate.

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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