Sr Manager, Electrical Engineering

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 team in Jacksonville, FL are using cutting‑edge capabilities to revolutionize spaceflight. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.

Redwire Space Missions has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering in our Jacksonville, FL location. In this role you'll lead and scale the Electrical Engineering functional organization supporting Space Missions programs. This role is responsible for day‑to‑day execution, technical leadership, and talent development across avionics, power, communications, and electrical design, while also serving as a hands‑on technical contributor to programs.

The Senior Manager will ensure high‑quality electrical design, integration, effective cross‑functional coordination, and reliable delivery of flight hardware across the Space Missions portfolio.

• Lead and manage the Electrical Engineering functional team supporting multiple spacecraft programs, including advanced design, avionics, power systems (EPS), (RF and optical) communications, and integration.
• Provide direct technical leadership and program support.
• Ensure electrical designs meet performance, reliability, and mission assurance requirements across the full product lifecycle.
• Oversee electrical architecture development, schematic and PCB design, parts selection, and interface definition for flight hardware.
• Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering to ensure requirements traceability, design closure, and verification readiness.
• Partner with other functions to support integration, test, and verification of electrical assemblies, units, and subsystems.
• Drive execution of design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), resolving technical issues and ensuring readiness for integration and test.
• Establish and maintain electrical engineering best practices, design standards, and documentation expectations.
• Mentor and develop engineers and first‑line managers, supporting technical growth, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Contribute to proposal efforts, technical trade studies, and customer engagements as an electrical engineering authority.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft or aerospace electrical engineering.
• Experience in a technical or functional leadership role.
• Strong technical background in spacecraft avionics, power systems, RF/communications, electrical design, or electrical subsystem integration.
• Experience leading electrical subsystem development from concept through integration and test.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as an Avionics IPT Lead, Subsystem Lead, or Responsible Engineer on spacecraft programs.
• Experience managing or mentoring engineers or technical leads within a functional organization.
• Familiarity with digital engineering environments, including ECAD/MCAD integration and requirements traceability tools.
• Experience supporting government space customers or prime contractors.
• Familiarity with applicable aerospace and spaceflight standards (e.g., NASA, MIL‑STD, ECSS).
• Active or eligible for a U.S. security clearance.
• Ability to travel - an average of 15% travel may be required.

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…