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 Space Missions team leverages engineering talent and capabilities to develop and deliver spacecraft and space products at speed and scale to our customers. These cutting-edge capabilities are helping to revolutionize spaceflight and the space defense mission space. With many exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.
Summary:Redwire Space Missions is seeking a
Sr. Systems Engineer (Will Consider all Senior levels) in Littleton, CO to join our
Requirements, Verification, and Validation (RV&V) team supporting satellite and space mission programs. This role is critical to ensuring mission success through rigorous requirements management, verification planning, and validation execution across all phases of the space systems development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in
Systems Verification and Validation (V&V) for spacecraft and satellite programs, with
direct experience on Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain Verification and Validation Plans, including compliance matrices and test strategies for spacecraft systems in accordance with DoD/DoW standards.
- Lead the requirements decomposition and traceability process using tools such as JAMA, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition lifecycle requirements.
- Define and execute verification methods (analysis, inspection, test, demonstration) for system and subsystem requirements under DoD mission assurance frameworks.
- Support test planning and execution, including environmental, functional, and performance testing for spacecraft hardware and integrated systems.
- Participate in and lead technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) with a focus on V&V readiness and compliance to DoD/DoW program standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure interface verification and proper integration of subsystems.
- Generate and maintain verification evidence, test reports, and compliance documentation for customer deliverables, including DoD contractual requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers in V&V processes and best practices.
- Support the creation of new RV&V technical processes that will be adopted across programs.
Ideal Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- Experience in Systems Engineering with a focus on Verification and Validation for space systems.
- Knowledge of AS9100, TOR, and NASA standards for space systems.
- Proven experience with spacecraft integration and test, environmental testing, and mission assurance processes.
- Familiarity with NASA and DoD lifecycle reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
- Strong understanding of requirements management tools (JAMA, DOORS) and MBSE principles.
- U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
Desired Skills: - Master's degree in Systems Engineering.
- Direct experience supporting DoD space programs, including compliance with DoD acquisition lifecycle reviews and standards.
- Experience with Ansys ModelCenter and JAMA to support verification analysis.
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) - CAMEO Systems Modeler and SysML.
- Hands-on experience with spacecraft subsystem verification (Power, GN&C, Thermal).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills for guiding technical teams.
- Active DoD Security Clearance is a plus.
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.Pay Range
$92,000 - $205,000/year
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 ship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
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