Sr. Systems Engineer - Spacecraft IPT Lead

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.

Redwire Space Missions LLC is seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer – Spacecraft IPT Lead 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 own a complex spacecraft through the entire system lifecycle 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.

• Serve as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for a spacecraft bus, owning technical execution from requirements definition through design, integration, test, and operations.
• Manage subsystem budgets, schedules, and design trades to ensure mission success within program constraints.
• Drive system lifecycle milestones, including SRR, PDR, and CDR, and support system-level reviews.
• Define and manage system/subsystem interfaces; maintain Interface Control Documents and ensure seamless integration with other spacecraft elements.
• Conduct subsystem-level analyses to optimize performance and reliability.
• Support development of test tooling (simulators, models, EGSE) for hardware and software testing.
• Author technical processes, procedures, and documentation for subsystem development and verification.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and growth within the IPT.

• 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 owning a spacecraft subsystem through the full engineering lifecycle, including design, 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).

• Experience with DoD standards and compliance.
• Proficiency with requirements management tools (JAMA, DOORS).
• Experience with Ansys STK and subsystem modeling tools.
• Experience with CAMEO Systems Modeler and SysML.
• Active DoD Security Clearance preferred.
• Strong understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Strong background in systems engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Visio.

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.

$122,000 - $205,000/yr.

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