Hiring: Packaging Design Engineer Company: Redwire Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:29:30 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, SolidWorks About the job Experience: •6 years of packaging design experience (aerospace, defense or similar industries preferred) Required Skills: •WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA •The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties. •Design and develop packaging concepts that elevate presentation and useability (unboxing flow, labeling heirarchy and visual layout) •Own packaging graphics and create professional presentation materials including: renderings, exploded views, packaging mockups and design reviews. •Engineer durable and cost‑effective packaging solutions for UAV components, avionics, optics, propulsion systems and ground support equipment. •Convert engineering requirements and CAD models into complete packaging designs, drawings and specifications. •Conduct and document validation testing (drop, vibration, shock, environmental, transit) in accordance with ISTA, ASTM and MIL‑STD guidelines. •Ensure packaging meets durability and environmental protection needs for global and expeditionary deployment conditions. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related •3 – 6 years of packaging design experience (aerospace, defense or similar industries preferred) •Proficiency with CAD design tools such as SolidWorks or NX. •Knowledge of ISTA, ASTM or MIL‑STD environmental and transport testing standards. •In-depth knowledge of cushioning design, shock/vibration mitigation and protective case engineering. •Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. •Strong documentation, organization and project‑management skills. •Operational familiarity with MIL‑STD‑2073, MIL‑STD‑129 and other DoD packaging/marking requirements. •Prior experience in defense, aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment. •Design portfolio with examples of design work Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!