Systems Engineer – Electrical Systems

Position: Responsible Systems Engineer – Electrical Systems

Location: 8100 Shaffer Parkway, Unit #100, Littleton, CO

Job : 3028

# of Openings: 1

Redwire Space Missions LLC is seeking a Responsible Systems Engineer – Electrical Systems to join our team in Littleton, CO. This role is critical to the success of our spacecraft programs and requires a highly skilled, independent, and proactive leader who can own multiple subsystems through the entire system lifecycle while managing technical budgets and design trades.

• Lead subsystem-level requirements development, subsystem architecture definition, design maturation, and end-to-end RV&V planning and execution for electrical systems - Electrical Power Subsystem, Command & Data Handling / Avionics Subsystem, and RF Comms Subsystem
• Own and manage subsystem verification and validation strategies, including test planning, test readiness, execution oversight, and closure.
• Lead technical teams through major program lifecycle events such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and verification closure reviews.
• Define, manage, and control component, subsystem, and spacecraft interfaces; maintain Interface Control Documents and coordinate cross-functional integration.
• Plan, facilitate, and document technical reviews and maintain subsystem technical baselines.
• Support development of test infrastructure including simulations, analytical models, test fixtures, and EGSE for hardware and software verification activities.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, including procedures, engineering reports, and requirements artifacts.
• Provide technical leadership, decision-making support, and day-to-day guidance to subsystem engineers and integrated product teams.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the space industry.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft systems engineering lifecycle, including subsystem design, architecture development, integration & test, and mission operations preparation.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and coordinating across disciplines.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

• M.S. degree in Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 5-8 years of engineering experience with spacecraft.
• Experience supporting or leading NASA/DoD lifecycle reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Proficiency with requirements management tools such as JAMA or DOORS.
• Familiarity with Ansys STK for modeling and analysis.
• Experience with MBSE, SysML, and tools such as CAMEO Systems Modeler.
• Background in spacecraft subsystems engineering and technical execution across development phases.
• Active DoD Security Clearance.
• Direct experience with Electrical Power, Command & Data Handling / Avionics, and RF Comms subsystems.
• Broad-based systems engineering skill set with ability to lead across multiple disciplines.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement savings match, paid time off, and other company benefits in line with industry standards.

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.