Principal Engineer - Space Focus

About Re:Build

At Re:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.

We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.

The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles)

About Re:Build Answer Engineering

Answer Engineering, a Re:Build Manufacturing company, is an exceptional engineering firm providing aerospace design and analysis services to companies around the world. The team tackles challenging engineering problems ranging from electric vertical take-off platforms (EVTOL), to space tourism. To meet the demands of our customers, Answer Engineering is embarking on building a first-class support organization to ensure the engineering team can remain focused on engineering challenges. Answer Engineering is a casual work environment where discussions take place in the open, events are frequent including company BBQs and ski trips, and our office remains stocked with a variety of snacks and beverage options. Answer Engineering reinforces the value of having a diverse workforce and promotes equity and inclusion for all employees.

Who are we looking for?

We are searching for an exceptionally skilled Principal Engineer - Space Focus with a proven track record in leading complex engineering projects. You will lead cross-functional teams in solving complex engineering challenges, guiding project execution where precedent may not exist. You will apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate procedures, influence strategic decisions, and drive program critical outcomes. This role requires a hands-on leadership approach, mentoring team members, managing small teams, and directly contributing to technical work as needed. In addition to technical leadership, you will play a key role in business development — supporting discovery calls, contributing technical expertise to proposals, and helping win new opportunities in the space sector. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment and deliver successful program results. To be successful in this role, strong presentation and communication skills are a must.

What you get to do!

- Lead cross-functional teams to solve challenging engineering problems.

- Guide project execution from concept to full-scale production.

- Apply extensive technical knowledge in launch vehicle structures and spacecraft systems.

- Influence strategic decisions and drive critical outcomes.

- Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure program success.

What you will bring to the Team

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

- 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including significant experience in the design, development, analysis, or qualification of spaceflight or launch vehicle hardware

- Demonstrated broad technical experience with launch vehicle structures and/or satellites including structure design and analysis, mechanisms, thermal management, materials and processing (M&P), avionics, propulsion, GNC, EMI/EMC, systems integration, and environmental testing and qualification, with substantial expertise in at least