Senior Space Programs Manager - DoD/SDA Satellite Lead

Redwire Corporation; 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, CO area to oversee multiple programs with a strong background in DoD and commercial satellite program execution. This role leads space vehicles, mission payloads, or ground segment products for government agencies such as SDA, U.S.

Space Force, AFRL, or NASA, guiding programs from concept through on‑orbit operations. An active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing satellite or spacecraft development programs for DoD, NASA, or commercial space customers.
• Experience delivering SDA, U.S. Space Force, AFRL, or similar government space contracts.
• US citizen or eligible to obtain a DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead DoD, SDA, and commercial satellite program execution, ensuring compliance with government requirements and milestone reviews.
• Manage spacecraft development efforts including bus, payload, integration & test, and launch coordination.

Skills

DoD programs

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Program execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Jira

Job description

Redwire Space Missions, LLC seeks an experienced Sr. Project Manager in the Denver, CO area to oversee multiple programs with a strong background in DoD and commercial satellite program execution. This role leads space vehicles, mission payloads, or ground segment products for government agencies such as SDA, U.S.

Space Force, AFRL, or NASA, guiding programs from concept through on‑orbit operations. An active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one is required.