Software Engineer, Front End (Software Engineer)

Redwire; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire is seeking a Front End Software Engineer to join our Chantilly, VA team for an on-site role focused on building advanced front-end interfaces for space domain applications. The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years of experience, strong React skills, experience with design systems, and the ability to integrate with backend services via REST/ gRPC and WebSocket.

U.S. citizenship and security clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Strong React experience with advanced patterns and scalable state management.
• Experience architecting component libraries and design systems; CSS architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end features for space domain applications.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to define interfaces and performance requirements.
• Contribute to code reviews and maintainable UI architectures.

Skills

Front-end development

React

UI architecture

Data visualization

API integration

Git workflows

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Redux

WebGL

REST/GRPC

Job description

Position:Software Engineer, Front End (Software Engineer)

Location: 14401 Penrose Place, Unit 220

Chantilly, VA

Job Id:3252

# of Openings:1

Redwire is an innovative space and defense technology company driving advanced capabilities across the aerospace sector. We are looking for a leader who can contribute to concept of operations development, mission solution design, and strategic analysis for spacecraft programs supporting National Security Space. This includes work spanning space domain awareness, space resiliency, mission autonomy, structures, sensors, and next‑generation space systems.

We are seeking a talented Front End Software Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This position will be 100% on-site.

Ideal Experience

• 2+ years of professional software development experience with a primary focus on front‑end engineering.


• Experience with React, including advanced patterns such as compound components, render props, custom hooks, context architectures, and scalable state‑management approaches (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, or equivalent).


• Proven experience architecting and maintaining component libraries, design systems, and scalable CSS architectures (CSS‑in‑JS, modular CSS, utility‑first, or hybrid patterns).


• Experience visualizing complex physics based simulations, workflows, and real‑time visualization of engineering systems


• Proficiency integrating with backend systems and APIs, with working fluency in gRPC, REST, and WebSocket communication patterns, including debugging integration issues and influencing API design.


• Ability to collaborate effectively across the stack—you can read backend code, understand system‑level constraints, and partner with backend engineers to shape interfaces and performance requirements.


• Demonstrated excellence in Git‑based workflows, including clean commit practices, thoughtful PR submissions, and a strong collaborative review culture.


• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Skills

• Strong foundational background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative fields.


• Experience building and shipping complex, data‑dense, and performance‑critical interfaces, such as dashboards, real‑time systems, modeling/simulation front ends, or large‑scale visualization tools.


• Deep experience with Three.js, React Three Fiber, WebGL, or other web‑based 3D rendering libraries—including performance profiling, shader optimization, and interaction design for 3D environments.


• Experience collaborating deeply with UI/UX designers using tools like Figma, and the ability to translate design intent into technically feasible, scalable front‑end architectures.


• Experience in or exposure to aerospace, defense, or space industry workflows, aligning with UI/UX principles in mission systems and digital engineering environments


• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills, enabling effective interface with engineering, product, design, and mission‑domain stakeholders.


• Experience building front ends that integrate with simulation environments, digital‑twin systems, data pipelines, or engineering workflows.


• Familiarity with accessibility standards, internationalization, and secure‑by‑design UI practices.

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.

Pay Range

$102,000 – $140,000

How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)

Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

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.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here

This position may require access to information, materials, or technology subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). To comply with these regulations, applicants may be asked to provide documentation to verify their status as a "U.S. person" as defined under the ITAR and EAR, or their eligibility to obtain any required U.S. Government export authorization. Redwire complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act, and does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship status or national origin except as required by law.