Contractor - PT, Remote, Sr Mission Assurance Specialist; QualityAssurance, Sr

Redwire Space Missions LLC has a current opportunity for a Part Time, Contract - Remote, Sr. Staff, Mission Assurance Specialist with System Safety experience to join our team, CO for a period of 6 months (with the possibility of extension). As a part-time position, you will work up to 29 hours per week. In this role you'll work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity's expansion into space.

The Mission Assurance Specialist is a key member of the program management team and will lead efforts to ensure the reliability, safety, and quality of our systems and processes. This role requires expertise in System Safety
, Risk Management
, and Mission Assurance practices to support the development and delivery of mission-critical products and services. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust assurance strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

• System Safety Management: Develop and implement system safety programs, including hazard analyses, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to ensure safe operation of systems.
• Mission Assurance Leadership: Oversee mission assurance activities, including:
  • Defining quality and reliability standards, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide independent Mission Assurance oversight for program execution throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Lead program Failure Review Boards.
  • Support non-conformance process and material review boards.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify potential risks in design, development, and operational phases; develop and execute risk mitigation plans and support Risk and Opportunity Boards as a voting member.
• Process Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, safety, and performance through data-driven analysis and corrective action processes.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure adherence to industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882, ISO 9001, AS9100) and customer-specific requirements.
• Provide Mentorship and Guidance: To Jr. Members of the Mission Assurance team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams to integrate mission assurance and safety principles into all phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Work with design assurance; reliability, EEE parts, radiation and M&PM to meet program requirements and needs.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain mission assurance plans, safety reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication skills written and verbal. Presentation experience is required.
• Audits and Reviews: Conduct and support internal/external audits, design reviews, and safety assessments to verify compliance and performance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace or other related Engineering field. With a 10 or more years of experience in Mission Assurance, System Safety, or Quality Assurance (aerospace, defense, or technology sector strongly preferred).
• Proven experience with system safety processes, including hazard analysis (PHA, FHA, SHA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience with industry standards such as MIL-STD-882, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and AS9100.
• Previous experience leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Missile system prelaunch Safety package (MSPSP) or Safety Data Package for a satellite program.
• Must be willing to travel as required - 25%.
• US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations.

• Adaptability, and ability to work and lead teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be skilled in educating and influencing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Lean process experience or six-sigma certification.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, NASA, DoD) is a plus.

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.