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 LLC is seeking a
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Architect to join our team in Littleton, CO. This role is critical to the success of our satellite programs and requires a highly skilled, independent, and proactive leader who can design spacecraft end-to-end while managing technical budgets and design trades. The ideal candidate will have deep experience across all phases of the space systems development lifecycle and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities: - Serve as the spacecraft architect, leading technical teams through system architecture creation, requirements generation, design, development, testing, verification, and validation.
- Drive program lifecycle milestones, including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
- Define and manage spacecraft and subsystem interfaces; maintain Interface Control Documents and ensure cross-functional communication.
- Conduct technical reviews and maintain technical baselines.
- Perform system level analyses to optimize architecture and design trades.
- Support development of test tooling (simulators, models, EGSE) for hardware and software testing.
- Author technical processes, procedures, and documentation.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and growth.
Ideal Experience: - Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
- 10+ years of engineering experience in the space industry.
- Proven experience with the full space systems engineering lifecycle, including spacecraft design, architecture development, integration, test, and operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
- U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
- Familiarity with NASA or DoD lifecycle reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
Desired Skills: - Experience with DoD standards
- Proficiency with requirements management tools (JAMA, DOORS).
- Experience with Ansys STK and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Experience with CAMEO Systems Modeler tool and SysML.
- Active DoD Security Clearance preferred.
- Strong background in systems engineering principles and practices.
- Experience with Microsoft Project and Visio.
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 - $230,000/yr.
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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