Redwire · 14 hours ago
Sr. Systems Engineer (Will Consider All Sr. Levels)
Redwire Space is a company focused on expanding humanity's presence in space through innovative engineering solutions. They are seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to join their Requirements, Verification, and Validation (RV&V) team, where the role is crucial for ensuring mission success through rigorous requirements management and validation execution for satellite and space mission programs.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Verification and Validation Plans, including compliance matrices and test strategies for spacecraft systems in accordance with DoD/DoW standards
Lead the requirements decomposition and traceability process using tools such as JAMA, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition lifecycle requirements
Define and execute verification methods (analysis, inspection, test, demonstration) for system and subsystem requirements under DoD mission assurance frameworks
Support test planning and execution, including environmental, functional, and performance testing for spacecraft hardware and integrated systems
Participate in and lead technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) with a focus on V&V readiness and compliance to DoD/DoW program standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure interface verification and proper integration of subsystems
Generate and maintain verification evidence, test reports, and compliance documentation for customer deliverables, including DoD contractual requirements
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers in V&V processes and best practices
Support the creation of new RV&V technical processes that will be adopted across programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Experience in Systems Engineering with a focus on Verification and Validation for space systems
Knowledge of AS9100, TOR, and NASA standards for space systems
Proven experience with spacecraft integration and test, environmental testing, and mission assurance processes
Familiarity with NASA and DoD lifecycle reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
Strong understanding of requirements management tools (JAMA, DOORS) and MBSE principles
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
Develop and maintain Verification and Validation Plans, including compliance matrices and test strategies for spacecraft systems in accordance with DoD/DoW standards
Lead the requirements decomposition and traceability process using tools such as JAMA, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition lifecycle requirements
Define and execute verification methods (analysis, inspection, test, demonstration) for system and subsystem requirements under DoD mission assurance frameworks
Support test planning and execution, including environmental, functional, and performance testing for spacecraft hardware and integrated systems
Participate in and lead technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) with a focus on V&V readiness and compliance to DoD/DoW program standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure interface verification and proper integration of subsystems
Generate and maintain verification evidence, test reports, and compliance documentation for customer deliverables, including DoD contractual requirements
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers in V&V processes and best practices
Support the creation of new RV&V technical processes that will be adopted across programs
Preferred
Master's degree in Systems Engineering
Direct experience supporting DoD space programs, including compliance with DoD acquisition lifecycle reviews and standards
Experience with Ansys ModelCenter and JAMA to support verification analysis
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) – CAMEO Systems Modeler and SysML
Hands-on experience with spacecraft subsystem verification (Power, GN&C, Thermal)
Excellent communication and leadership skills for guiding technical teams
Active DoD Security Clearance is a plus
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Redwire
Redwire focuses on space commercialization, digitally engineered spacecraft, on-orbit service, assembly, and manufacturing.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2025-06-16Post Ipo Equity· $260M
2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $90M
2021-09-03Post Ipo Equity· $100M
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