Space Missions Operations and Strategy Fellow - Skillbridge

Redwire Space is seeking a Space Missions Operations and Strategy Fellow through the DoD Skill Bridge Program for up to six months in our Chantilly, VA office. This role is ideal for a transitioning military officer with significant experience in space operations, mission strategy, or senior-level planning within the National Security Space enterprise.

Redwire is an innovative space and defense technology company driving advanced capabilities across the aerospace sector. We are looking for a leader who can contribute to concept of operations development, mission solution design, and strategic analysis for spacecraft programs supporting National Security Space. This includes work spanning space domain awareness, space resiliency, mission autonomy, structures, sensors, and next‑generation space systems.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering and program teams to shape new operational concepts for missions from VLEO through cislunar space, and support research and development efforts that deliver game‑changing capabilities for our customers. You will also help develop strategic frameworks, mission analyses, and executive‑level products that inform Redwire's leadership and customer engagements.

Responsibilities:

* Support spacecraft mission operations concept development, strategic planning, and integration of operational requirements into engineering solutions.

* Contribute to mission analyses and operational concepts for VLEO, GEO, and cislunar environments.

* Develop strategy frameworks, written assessments, and alternative courses of action that evaluate mission utility and probability of success.

* Prepare executive‑level materials including memos, briefs, presentations, and models to communicate technical and non‑technical insights.

* Collaborate across engineering, strategy, and program teams to advance mission autonomy, space domain awareness, and space superiority initiatives.

* Maintain awareness of emerging DoD and IC space trends, threats, and technology advancements.

* Support a range of projects involving operational analysis, strategy development, and modeling and simulation activities.

* Perform additional duties as assigned.

* Active military transitioning out of military service

Ideal

Experience:

* US citizenship required.

* Experience working with DoD and/or IC partners.

* Strong desire to grow professionally within the National Security Space sector.

* Demonstrated leadership in strategy development, operational planning, or mission design.

* Ability to clearly present complex project information to internal and external stakeholders.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.

Desired

Experience:

* Bachelor's degree preferred.

* Broad experience across operational planning, strategy development, modeling, simulation, or mission analysis.

* Familiarity with National Security Space market trends, programs, and emerging technologies.

* Demonstrated creativity, innovation, and problem‑solving abilities.

* Ability to research and assess new capabilities, technologies, and mission applications.

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.

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 US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.