Chief Engineer, Space Missions — Systems Leader

Redwire; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 222,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space in Littleton, CO seeks a Chief Engineer for Space Missions to serve as the senior technical authority across the portfolio, guiding systems integrity and mission success from concept through flight. The role requires solving cross‑disciplinary problems, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with customers and executives.

Travel up to 15% and US citizenship for security clearance are required. This opportunity emphasizes disciplined engineering, technical rigor, and impactful work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or related field.
• 20+ years of experience in spacecraft or complex aerospace system development.
• Experience as Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, or senior technical authority.
• Willingness to travel 15% and U.S. citizenship for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical authority across the Space Missions portfolio.
• Allocate time across programs for high‑risk, complex challenges.
• Drive systems thinking across spacecraft lifecycle and interfaces.
• Lead reviews, gate reviews, readiness assessments, and anomaly resolution.
• Establish engineering principles and best practices across disciplines.
• Mentor and coach technical leaders and Responsible Engineers.
• Provide technical oversight during proposal development and concept studies.
• Act as a trusted technical interface to customers, partners, and executives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Cross-program coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE

Digital engineering

Verification & Validation

Job description

Redwire Space in Littleton, CO seeks a Chief Engineer for Space Missions to serve as the senior technical authority across the portfolio, guiding systems integrity and mission success from concept through flight. The role requires solving cross‑disciplinary problems, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with customers and executives.

Travel up to 15% and US citizenship for security clearance are required. This opportunity emphasizes disciplined engineering, technical rigor, and impactful work