Senior Space Missions Program Lead

Redwire Space NV; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Missions, LLC seeks an experienced Sr. Project Manager in the Denver area to lead DoD and commercial satellite programs from concept to on‑orbit operations. The role requires managing budgets, schedules, and security requirements with a focus on mission assurance and system reliability.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in space programs, PMP or equivalent, and is willing to travel up to 25%, with US citizenship or ITAR eligibility and an active clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing satellite or spacecraft programs for DoD, NASA, or commercial space customers.
• Experience delivering SDA, U.S. Space Force, AFRL, or similar contracts.
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft systems and mission operations.
• Willing to travel up to 25% and obtain DoD clearance if needed.
• US citizenship or ITAR-eligible status required.

Responsibilities

• Lead DoD, SDA, and commercial satellite programs with required contractual compliance.
• Manage bus, payload, integration & test, and launch campaign coordination.
• Oversee EVM practices where required and maintain detailed project plans.
• Coordinate with government customers, suppliers, and integrators.
• Develop budgets, resources, and monthly ETC/EAC variance reports.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera

Jira

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Jira

Job description

Redwire Space Missions, LLC seeks an experienced Sr. Project Manager in the Denver area to lead DoD and commercial satellite programs from concept to on‑orbit operations. The role requires managing budgets, schedules, and security requirements with a focus on mission assurance and system reliability.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in space programs, PMP or equivalent, and is willing to travel up to 25%, with US citizenship or ITAR eligibility and an active clearance or ability to obtain one.